<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Sarova Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sarova Health is a membership-based Direct Primary Care practice in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, specializing in personalized healthcare. The practice offers longer visits, direct physician access, and same or next day scheduling, primarily serving retirees,  and families in the Grand Strand. The website is designed to convey calmness and trustworthiness, focusing on accessibility and high-quality patient relationships.]]></description><link>https://www.sarovahealth.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:56:21 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.sarovahealth.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Are Primary Care Appointments So Hard to Find in Myrtle Beach and What Can You Do About It]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you live in Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Market Common, Conway, or anywhere along the Grand Strand, you already know the feeling. You call your doctor's office because something is bothering you. You get put on hold. Then you're told the first available appointment is six weeks out. Maybe longer. You're not imagining it. Getting a primary care appointment here is genuinely hard. And the reason goes deeper than a busy front desk. The Myrtle Beach Area Has a Real Doctor Shortage Horry...]]></description><link>https://www.sarovahealth.com/post/why-are-primary-care-appointments-so-hard-to-find-in-myrtle-beach-and-what-can-you-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e35b6d87dcf57d548569a</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 01:53:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f42518_6afd888979704ec39dc735750d5c04d7~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Kishan Patel, MD — Board-Certified Internal Medicine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enhancing Employee Health Benefits for Small Businesses in Myrtle Beach with Direct Primary Care Solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you run a small business in Myrtle Beach, you already know how hard the health benefits math can be. Traditional group health insurance is expensive. According to KFF's 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey, the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family coverage reached $26,993. Annual premiums have gone up. For restaurants, contractors, small professional firms, hospitality businesses, and startups along the Grand Strand, costs like that can make offering health benefits feel...]]></description><link>https://www.sarovahealth.com/post/enhancing-employee-health-benefits-for-small-businesses-in-myrtle-beach-with-direct-primary-care-sol</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e1fff74254bcae0859f49</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:16:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f42518_a58aa6b17e614af38e6c49269ab89a71~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Kishan Patel, MD — Board-Certified Internal Medicine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enhancing Senior Health in Myrtle Beach with Personalized Primary Care ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest-growing retirement destinations in the country. More than 25% of the Grand Strand's population is now 65 or older, and that number keeps climbing. Seniors are choosing coastal Carolina for its mild winters, tax-friendly policies, and walkable communities in places like Carolina Forest, Market Common, and Conway. But moving to a beautiful place is only part of the picture. Finding a doctor who truly knows you, and has the time to show it, may be the most...]]></description><link>https://www.sarovahealth.com/post/enhancing-senior-health-in-myrtle-beach-with-personalized-primary-care-and-compassionate-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e1c1743a3e299a4b50ac4</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:10:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f42518_4b271767493b45abbb721852150dd0ae~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Kishan Patel, MD — Board-Certified Internal Medicine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding How Direct Primary Care Complements Medicare for Seniors in Myrtle Beach]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Is Direct Primary Care, and How Does Sarova Health Work? If you have Medicare and you live in Myrtle Beach, Carolina Forest, Market Common, Conway, or anywhere along the Grand Strand, you have likely felt the frustration that comes with traditional primary care. Long waits to get an appointment. Rushed visits that last ten minutes. A phone system that routes you through several options before anyone picks up. Sarova Health is built differently. It is a direct primary care (DPC) practice,...]]></description><link>https://www.sarovahealth.com/post/understanding-how-direct-primary-care-complements-medicare-for-seniors-in-myrtle-beach</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e126761de78e3b2160da0</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:32:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f42518_625b24690995476d859eae436d817fbb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Kishan Patel, MD — Board-Certified Internal Medicine</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Key Differences Between Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most people have never heard of Direct Primary Care until they are fed up with rushed appointments, mounting copays, and feeling like a number in a crowded waiting room. If you have been searching for a better way to get care from a doctor who actually knows you, you have probably come across two terms: Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine. They sound similar. They are not. This guide breaks down what each model actually means, how the costs compare, and why the difference matters for...]]></description><link>https://www.sarovahealth.com/post/understanding-the-key-differences-between-direct-primary-care-and-concierge-medicine</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a1e0d3343a3e299a4b4ead1</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 22:53:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f42518_36b7a135479b473792fbfb7e9a604f01~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Dr. Kishan Patel, MD — Board-Certified Internal Medicine</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>