The cost-savings for direct primary care patients By Krystle Thornton Healthcare costs, including insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, are of concern to most patients in the US. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that US ... February 19th Share
How to address DPC objections By Krystle Thornton The direct care model of medical practice is often misunderstood, to the point where those who are not clear on its structure or purpose may pose a series of objections to the independent ... February 6th Share
The power of the Elation DPC network & DPC partners By Krystle Thornton Direct primary care (DPC) physicians need an electronic health record (EHR) system that enables them to manage their practices, maintain accurate and easily accessible patient records, and ... January 28th Share
What kind of patients could benefit the most from DPC and concierge care? By Krystle Thornton The direct care and concierge care models may not be the right fit for all patients. These practice models differ from each other as well as from traditional primary care practices. ... January 22nd Share
What are all the online tools DPC physicians need? By Krystle Thornton Direct care physicians tend to be heavy users of technology in their practices, due to the demands of retaining patient memberships. Practices need access to a wide-range of technology and ... January 9th Share
What does it look like to be available to direct care patients 24/7? By Krystle Thornton For some direct care physicians, the idea of being available to patients around the clock may seem daunting. Who wants to be awakened every night in the middle of the night? However, most ... December 14th Share