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Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing

April 30, 2019

A collection of posts from our blog, sharing tips on marketing and growth from successful direct care leaders and marketing experts.

See Spencer Brydon at Hint Summit 2019

April 18, 2019

We're excited to announce Spencer Brydon of Allay will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Spencer and his session.

Hint Summit 2019 Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Aaker

April 18, 2019

We're proud to announce Dr. Jennifer Aaker as our Hint Summit 2019 Keynote. Learn more about Dr. Aaker's career and her speech.

See Isaac French at Hint Summit 2019

April 18, 2019

We're excited to announce Isaac French of KPI Ninja will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Isaac and his session.

See Dr. Eric Miller at Hint Summit 2019

April 17, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Eric Miller of Paladina Health will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Eric and his session.

See Kathrine Nicol at Hint Summit 2019

April 17, 2019

We're excited to announce Kathrine Nicol of Nicol Health Law will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Kathrine and her session.

See Lisa Fisher at Hint Summit 2019

April 15, 2019

We're excited to announce Lisa Fisher of Strada Healthcare will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Lisa and her session.

See Kunal Jham at Hint Summit 2019

April 15, 2019

We're excited to announce Kunal Jham of Spruce Health will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Kunal and his session.

Meet KPI Ninja at Hint Summit 2019

April 12, 2019

Learn about KPI Ninja's analytics and performance optimization tools, and meet their team at Hint Summit 2019. See for yourself why we think they are a great member of the direct care community.

See Justin Horn at Hint Summit 2019

April 11, 2019

We're excited to announce Justin Horn of Holmes Murphy will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Justin and his session.

See Dr. Lisa Davidson at Hint Summit 2019

April 1, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Lisa Davidson of Insight Primary Care will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Lisa and her session.

See Dr. Shane Purcell at Hint Summit 2019

April 1, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Shane Purcell of Direct Access MD will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Shane and his session.

See David Contorno at Hint Summit 2019

March 31, 2019

We're excited to announce David Contorno of E Powered Benefits will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about David and his session.

See Dr. Brieanna Seefeldt at Hint Summit 2019

March 30, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Brieanna Seefeldt of Direct Osteopathic Primary Care will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Brieanna and his session.

See Dr. Robert Lockwood at Hint Summit 2019

March 30, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Robert Lockwood of Primary Health Partners will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Robert and his session.

Meet Decent at Hint Summit 2019

March 29, 2019

Learn about Decent's innovative, DPC-centric wraparound health plan & meet their team at Hint Summit 2019. See for yourself why we think they are a great new member of the direct care community.

See Dr. Erika Bliss at Hint Summit 2019

March 29, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Erika Bliss of Equinox Primary Care will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Erika and her session.

See Dr. Emilie Scott at Hint Summit 2019

March 28, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Emilie Scott of Halcyon Health will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Emilie and her session.

See Dr. Jeremy Smith at Hint Summit 2019

March 27, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Jeremy Smith of MyMD Connect will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Jeremy and his session.

See Dr. Clint Flanagan at Hint Summit 2019

March 27, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Clint Flanagan of Nextera Healthcare will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Clint and his session.

See Nick Soman at Hint Summit 2019

March 26, 2019

We're excited to announce Nick Soman of Decent will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Nick and his session.

See Dr. Joel Bessmer at Hint Summit 2019

March 26, 2019

We're excited to announce Joel Bessmer of Members MD will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Joel and his session.

See Dr. Eric Crall at Hint Summit 2019

March 25, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Eric Crall of MyDPCdoc Family Medicine will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Eric and his session.

See Guy Friedman at Hint Summit 2019

March 25, 2019

We're excited to announce Guy Friedman of SteadyMD will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Guy and his session.

See Sean Schantzen at Hint Summit 2019

March 23, 2019

We're excited to announce Sean Schantzen of Health Rosetta will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Sean and his session.

Meet Spruce Health at Hint Summit 2019

March 22, 2019

Learn about Spruce Health's direct patient communication and telemedicine platform at Hint Summit 2019. See for yourself why we think they are great solution for direct care.

See Dr. Kathryn Dreger at Hint Summit 2019

March 21, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Kathryn Dreger of Prime-PLC will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Kathryn and her session.

See John Collier at Hint Summit 2019

March 21, 2019

We're excited to announce John Collier of Proactive MD will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about John and his session.

See Dr. Philip Eskew at Hint Summit 2019

March 20, 2019

We're excited to announce Philip Eskew of Proactive MD will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Philip and his session.

See Jay Keese at Hint Summit 2019

March 19, 2019

We're excited to announce Jay Keese of Direct Primary Care Coalition will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Jay and his session.

See Dr. Becky McGilligan at Hint Summit 2019

March 18, 2019

We're excited to announce Dr. Becky McGilligan of McGilligan MD, Inc will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Becky and her session.

See Jason Larsen at Hint Summit 2019

March 16, 2019

We're excited to announce Jason Larsen of Assurance Healthcare & Counseling Center will be speaking at Hint Summit 2019. Learn more about Jason and his session.

What's Hint Summit 2019 About?

March 12, 2019

The Hint Summit 2019 theme is Demonstrating Impact. We plan to look at this theme from multiple angles: demonstrating the impact of direct care on health outcomes, demonstrating the impact of smart strategy on the success of direct care organizations, and demonstrating the impact of our community on the US healthcare system.

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The Origins of Direct Primary Care: Transformation, Simple Ideas, and Trojan Horses

by Dr. Garrison Bliss

March 6, 2019

Learn more about Direct Primary Care's beginnings as well as maintainable ideas for DPC

Medical Cost Sharing Is a Game-changer for Direct Primary Care

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December 5, 2018

DPC's first fully-integrated answer to major medical expenses is here—and it's not insurance. Sedera Health is a medical cost sharing community that gives DPC patients peace of mind for unexpected major medical expenses. Unlike insurance, DPC patients with Sedera don't double-pay for primary care.

On-Site Clinics: An Opportunity for Direct Primary Care Doctors & Employers

by Dr. Phil Eskew

November 14, 2018

Find out how being an on-site Direct Care Provider (DPC) doctor helps build strong doctor-patient relationships and healthier outcomes.

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Networking Direct Primary Care For the Future of Employer Benefits

Direct Primary Care Employer Healthcare Medical Coverage Medical Practice Management

November 7, 2018

See how MyMD Connect can help both Direct Primary Care providers and employer groups increase their return on investment.

The Corporate and Employee Benefits of Direct Primary Care

Direct Care Employer Healthcare

October 31, 2018

Employers who switch to Direct Primary Care save money while improving their health benefits at the same time. Here's how.

Redirect Health: Local Employer Direct Contracting Case Study

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October 24, 2018

Redirect Health offers employers impressive monthly savings on their health care expenses.

Good Experiences and Fewer ER Visits with Redirect Health

Direct Primary Care Medical Coverage

October 17, 2018

Take a look at how this unique approach to Direct Primary Care solves patient problems before they even arise, at a surprisingly low cost.

I’m Glad I Converted to DPC, Even Though I Made Many Mistakes

by Dr. Jeremy Smith

October 10, 2018

Dr. Jemery Smith takes a look back on his path to a successful Direct Primary Care practice and provides some hindsight learnings for anyone attempting a conversion today.

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Converting to Membership Medicine with Minimal Risk

by Dr. Brett Swenson

October 3, 2018

Moving to Direct Primary Care can be an improvement for both you and your patients, and it doesn't have to upend the apple cart. Learn how Dr. Brett Swenson's approach allowed him to perform a seamless transition with fraction of the risk.

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Encouraging DPC Practice Enrollments: Marketing Tips & Tricks

by Tasha Demkiw

September 26, 2018

How to use coupons to encourage enrollments on the Hint platform. Marketing tips and tricks for practice growth.

Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing Launch Advice

Transitioning to Direct Care: More Profitable and Enjoyable for Everyone

by Lori-Ann Martell

September 26, 2018

Find out how one practice administrator was pleasantly surprised when they threw out insurance-based models and moved over to Direct Primary Care.

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Per Capita DPC Enrollment

by Paul Lacey

March 27, 2018

A deep dive into the calculation behind the most talked about metric in Hint's 2017 DPC Trends report.

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Direct Care: A Solution for Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage

Direct Care Employer Healthcare Medical Coverage

January 18, 2018

Employers who incorporate Direct Care into their benefits offering see up to 40% reduction in their total cost of healthcare.

DPC and Employers: More Patients, Better Benefits, at a Lower Cost

Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing Employer Healthcare

January 4, 2018

Many direct primary care practices find partnering with employers allows them to acquire more patients faster while still maintaining DPC’s unique benefits.

Healthier Children and Happier Doctors: How Direct Care Improves Pediatrics

Direct Care Direct Primary Care Physician Stories

November 28, 2017

Several pediatricians reflect on how transitioning to Direct Care has improved every aspect of their practice.

What if Car Insurance was like Health Insurance?

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November 13, 2017

In this satirical piece we take a look at what the world of car ownership would look like if auto insurance followed the rules of modern healthcare.

Build Your Direct Care Practice Sales Funnel

by Dr. Paul Thomas

October 4, 2017

A sales funnel for your Direct Care practice will help you attract new patients. Here's how to build one.

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Why Doctors are Joining Direct Care (And How!)

Direct Care Direct Primary Care Physician Stories

September 21, 2017

This modern day tale of two doctors illustrates the difference between Direct Care and traditional fee-for-service health care.

What Qliance Taught Me About Healthcare

by Erika Bliss

August 29, 2017

In order to heal healthcare, we must fight! In this article, Erika Bliss shares insights she's gained from years operating a commercial DPC program.

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The Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017 - What You Need to Know

February 7, 2017

In January, the Hint Health team flew to Washington D.C. to campaign on behalf of the Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017. Here's what you should know.

Make Healthcare Great Again! How Trumps Election Could Impact Healthcare

January 10, 2017

We talked with leaders in the healthcare community about what President-elect Trump's’ statements and implied policies might mean for Direct Primary Care (DPC).

Direct Primary Care Physician Stories Medical Practice Management

An Unconventional Approach to Fix What’s Broken in Modern Medicine

by Lauren Parvizi

October 20, 2016

Dr. Campbell wants others to explore how a specialty-focused direct primary care practice might improve patient treatment and prevent physician burnout.

Understanding Hybrid DPC: A Q&A with Dr. Lee Gross

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August 1, 2016

As an expert on the hybrid DPC model, Dr. Gross educates the direct care community about an exceptionally valuable and often misunderstood medical model.

Pioneer Series: Harnessing the Power of DPC with Dr. Lisa Davidson

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July 13, 2016

As part of our ongoing Pioneer Series, we spoke with DPC veteran Dr. Lisa Davidson about what makes the Direct Primary Care model so powerful.

On the Road with Summit Primary Care

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May 25, 2016

Dr. Michael Keller believes that providing effective primary care requires doctors to eliminate the bureaucratic barriers between themselves and their patients.

Pioneer Series: Rethinking Patient Wellness with Dr. Stanford Owen

April 26, 2016

Dr. Stanford Owen had spent way too many long nights calculating the time he spent trying to get paid for the services he provided at his primary care practice.

On the Road with Infinity Family Care

Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Physician Stories

April 7, 2016

Drs. Cohen & Cunningham moved to the Direct Primary Care model to return the doctor-patient relationship to its rightful place at the center of family medicine.

On DPC & Community: A Conversation with Brian Forrest

Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Physician Stories

March 8, 2016

The Direct Primary Care community offers conferences, workshops, tools, and technology all designed to make it easier to transition into innovative care models.

The Challenges of the Practitioner-Laboratory Relationship

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February 9, 2016

When is it okay to have a financial relationship with a lab? How does Medicare enrollment affect your relationship? What’s an “anti-kickback” law?

Fitting Direct Care into Employer Health Insurance Plans

Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing Employer Healthcare Medical Practice Management

January 12, 2016

Most businesses think of direct primary care as an add-on when really, DPC needs to be the focus and the foundation of the benefit plan.

War Story: An Anonymous Account of Escaping a Broken Medical System

December 23, 2015

This anonymous account reveals the difficulties of working under the hospital system--and the difficulties of getting out.

HIPAA Compliance for Direct Care Providers

December 8, 2015

HIPAA impacts direct primary care physicians who are more profoundly & persistently connected with their patients; providers must be vigilant about enforcement.

What Happened to Marcus Welby?

November 10, 2015

In 1970, Marcus Welby, M.D. ranked as the #1 show on television; in 2015, most medical students don't even recognize the main character.

The Importance of Centering Your Practice on Patient Wellness

Concierge Medicine Direct Primary Care Patient Perspectives Launch Advice

October 22, 2015

Sarah Monahan works with doctors moving to Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine to help build sustainable practices that center patients and wellness.

Building a Bill to Expand Access to Direct Care

October 8, 2015

The story behind Louisiana Senate Bill 516, reclassifying Direct Primary Care as an insurance product, paving the way for further adoption of the DPC model.

Direct Primary Care Practice Marketing Best Practices: Broad Strokes with Nancy Latady

Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing Launch Advice

September 24, 2015

Doctors frustrated by the healthcare system find inspiration in peers who have already made the switch to Direct Primary Care. Nancy Latady is here to inspire.

Why DPC?: Insights from the patients who stayed.

Direct Primary Care Patient Perspectives Medical Coverage

September 10, 2015

When patients shared their initial reactions to the Direct Primary Care model, nearly all of them were concerned about increased financial burden.

Direct Care Practice Technology: Part II

Direct Care Medical Practice Management

September 2, 2015

In this second post of our series examining the changing landscape of Healthcare Information Technology for Direct Primary Care, we go deep on core technologies

Pioneer Series: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Horvitz

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August 13, 2015

We talk about transitioning to DPC with veteran Dr. Steven Horvitz who has run his Direct Primary Care practice, The Institute for Medical Wellness, since 2008.

On the Road with Dr. David Layne of Landmark MD

Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Physician Stories

August 6, 2015

Dr. Layne's Direct Primary Care Practice provides high-quality primary care without putting undue strain on their schedules, families, or wallets.

Advocating for Direct Primary Care on the Federal Level

July 24, 2015

Jay Keese, Director of the DPC Coalition, expands on federal and state initiatives in part two of our legislative series.

On the Road with Dr. Rob Lamberts of Dr. Rob Lamberts LLC

Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Physician Stories

July 16, 2015

To say that Dr. Lamberts' is enthusiastic about providing quality Direct Primary Care to his patients would be an understatement.

On Stockholm Syndrome in the Medical Community: A Conversation with Doctor Ken Rictor

July 7, 2015

Dr. Rictor sees Direct Primary Care as most logical and straightforward solution to providing care and reducing overall cost.

On the Road with Dr. Thomas White of Hometown Direct Care

Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Physician Stories Medical Practice Management

June 9, 2015

Dr. Thomas White discusses how Direct Primary Care has given him the ability to run his practice independently. He even makes house calls for his patients!

Protect Your Direct Primary Care Practice by Billing in Arrears

Direct Primary Care Legal Medical Practice Management

May 27, 2015

Despite legislation in 10 states clarifying that Direct Primary Care is not insurance, the laws governing DPC practices in many states remain unclear.

Direct Care Practice Technology: Part I

Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Management

May 20, 2015

This article is the first in a series that examines the changing landscape of Healthcare Information Technology for Direct Primary Care.

What You Need to Know About Dispensing Medications at Your DPC Practice

Direct Primary Care Legal Medical Practice Management

May 11, 2015

Offering discounted medications is a common service of the direct primary care practice model as it can provide both affordability & convenience to the patient.

Advocating for Direct Primary Care in Your State

Direct Primary Care Legal Medical Coverage

May 4, 2015

Jay Keese works behind the scenes on legislation to help bring high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare to patients with Direct Primary Care model.

On the Road with Dr. Julie Gunther of SparkMD

Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Physician Stories Medical Practice Management

April 27, 2015

Dr. Julie Gunther’s number one piece of advice for providers who are considering the Direct Primary Care model is to figure out your goals.

How to Grow your Direct Care Practice

Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing Employer Healthcare Launch Advice

April 13, 2015

We spoke with a handful of leading Direct Care providers to find out how they’ve been successful at attracting new patients and growing their practices.

Why Direct Care Providers Would Stay Opted In to Medicare?

Direct Primary Care Legal Hybrid DPC Medical Coverage

April 6, 2015

For new Direct Care providers, deciding to opt into Medicare is rather unorthodox. Here's why many Direct Primary Care providers still decide to keep Medicare.

Why Would a Direct Care Provider Opt Out of Medicare?

Direct Primary Care Legal Medical Coverage

March 30, 2015

For new Direct Care providers, deciding whether or not to opt out of Medicare can be one of the most crucial and challenging decisions they can make.

5 Legal Considerations for Direct Care Providers

Direct Care Legal Launch Advice

March 23, 2015

Dr. Phil Eskew, a legal expert who has spent years researching Direct Care models, shared this list of the top 5 legal considerations to make before diving in.

How to Decide What Services to Offer Your Direct Care Patients

Direct Care Direct Primary Care Launch Advice Medical Practice Management

March 16, 2015

The Direct Care model opens up a new world of possibilities for patients and providers. Here's a list of services these providers use to wow patients.

How to Price Your Direct Care Practice: Tips From the Experts

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March 9, 2015

When setting up a new Direct Care practice, one of the most important decisions you have to make is how much to charge for your membership fee.

How to Develop a Business Plan for Your Direct Care Practice

Direct Care Direct Primary Care Medical Practice Marketing Launch Advice

March 2, 2015

After developing your vision and mapping the patient experience, consider the financial relationship with the patient. “Not the price, but the structure.”

Establishing a Vision for Your Direct Care Practice

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February 23, 2015

With Direct Care, you can ask questions like: 'do I want to cater to kids? Athletes?' Understanding your target audience is key to establishing a vision.

Understanding Direct Care: What Is it? Why Do We Need It?

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February 16, 2015

In this article, we take a look at what the definition of what Direct Care is and where it's heading.

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