In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s essential to keep your employees healthy and productive. As a healthcare professional and advocate for comprehensive primary care, I am excited to share with you the advantages of Direct Primary Care (DPC) for businesses and how it can give your company a competitive edge in the job market. What…
It’s no secret that access to healthcare in the U.S. is a problem, and sometimes just finding a doctor is a struggle for many Americans. When you think about your healthcare and what you reasonably expect from your doctor, consider these questions: When was the last time your doctor picked up the phone when you…
In today’s fast-paced world, the healthcare industry is continuously evolving to meet the needs of patients. One of the most significant shifts in recent years has been the rise of direct primary care (DPC), a model designed to provide patients with personalized, high-quality healthcare at an affordable price. How Does Direct Primary Care Work? If…
Our local newspapers were reporting the impending loss of safety net supports that sustained many people in the Portland area through the early stages of the pandemic. Many people were furloughed from their jobs or lost health insurance coverage for other reasons. For those without insurance, health care may soon become inaccessible. Direct primary care…
COVID-19 turned the world on its ear. We watched in fear as case numbers and death counts mount. We worried about those closest to us, about our older friends and colleagues, and also about our children who needed to get back to school. The effects of social isolation led to spikes in substance abuse and…
Americans spend much less on primary care (as a percentage of total health care spending) than any developed country, and more of our economy is based on health care than any developed country. Yet, we have the lowest life expectancy and highest suicide rates. What gives? A patient once shared with me that she…