What is direct care? By Gabby Marquez As the name suggests, direct care describes a relationship between a healthcare provider and a patient that does not involve intermediaries such as insurance companies. The direct care ... June 7th Share
As Medicine and Business Collide, One Physician Doubles Down on Uncompromising Care By Tom Castles It’s 2:23 a.m., and a solitary family physician is prowling the empty hospital hallways. This is her eighth shift in as many nights. Or is it her ninth? She’s not sure. Hurrying along, ... June 7th Share
Considerations for opting out of Medicare as a direct care physician By Krystle Thornton The structure of a direct primary care (DPC) practice relies on patient membership fees rather than insurance reimbursement. Many DPC physicians set up categories of fees that are based on ... June 7th Share
Direct primary care and patient engagement By Krystle Thornton Independent physicians tend to launch direct care practices out of a desire to spend more time with their patients. They might convert an existing practice, leave a bigger practice, or ... June 7th Share
Direct primary care and population health By Gabby Marquez A growing number of direct primary care (DPC) physicians are working with employer groups to provide healthcare for the company’s employees. The DPC model has come to be recognized as a ... June 7th Share
What to consider when finding a DPC practice location By Julia Burgess Starting or expanding a direct primary care (DPC) practice involves many considerations. You will have to think about staffing and marketing your practice. If you’re converting to a DPC ... June 7th Share