Reasons why PCPs are switching to concierge medicine By Greg Miller Concierge medicine has traditionally been a practice model associated primarily with the wealthy. Concierge patients pay a membership fee, generally in the range of $150-200 per month, in ... July 8th Share
The Do’s and Don’ts of DPC physician marketing By Gabby Marquez As a direct primary care (DPC) physician, you have an added challenge of educating patients about the DPC model as you market your own practice. Many potential patients may not understand ... July 6th Share
Does HIPAA apply to direct care practices? By Krystle Thornton The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enacted in 1996, is a complex law that most patients assume applies to all of their private information in a healthcare ... July 6th Share
Applying the direct care membership model to specialty practices By Gabby Marquez The direct care model is based on patient memberships. Rather than pay the practice for each visit, the patient pays a monthly fee that covers the basics of primary care as well as some ... July 5th Share
Study shows why employer plans could benefit from DPC care By Gabby Marquez Healthcare costs are rising for individuals, independent practices, and employers. One possible solution for all of these stakeholders is the direct primary care (DPC) practice. A recent ... July 5th Share
The average number of patients for a DPC practice By Gabby Marquez The direct primary care (DPC) model enables the independent physician to spend more time with each patient, which benefits both the practice and the patient. The provider is able to do this ... June 27th Share