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 are reporting the impending loss of safety net supports that have sustained many people in the Portland area through the early stages of this pandemic. Many have been furloughed from their jobs or have lost health insurance coverage for other reasons. For those without insurance, health care may soon become inaccessible. Direct…
COVID-19 has turned the world on its ear. We watch in fear as case numbers and death counts mount. We worry about those closest to us, about our older friends and colleagues, and also about our children who need to get back to school. Social isolation has led to spikes in substance abuse and suicide. …
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 shared with me today that she…