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Per Capita DPC Enrollment

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: A Solution for Employer-Sponsored Health Coverage
by Julian Wise
January 18, 2018
Employers who incorporate Direct Care into their benefits offering see up to 40% reduction in their total cost of healthcare.

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

DPC and Employers: More Patients, Better Benefits, at a Lower Cost
by Julian Wise
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.

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Healthier Children and Happier Doctors: How Direct Care Improves Pediatrics

Healthier Children and Happier Doctors: How Direct Care Improves Pediatrics
by Julian Wise
November 28, 2017
Several pediatricians reflect on how transitioning to Direct Care has improved every aspect of their practice.

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Build Your Direct Care Sales Funnel

Build Your Direct Care 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!)

Why Doctors are Joining Direct Care (And How!)
by Julian Wise
September 21, 2017
This modern day tale of two doctors illustrates the difference between Direct Care and traditional fee-for-service health care.

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What Qliance Taught Me About Healthcare

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

The Primary Care Enhancement Act of 2017 - What You Need to Know
by Julian Wise
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.

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Make Healthcare Great Again!

Make Healthcare Great Again!
by Julian Wise
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).

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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Debunking Media-Supported Myths about DPC: A Conversation with Dr. Brian Forrest

Debunking Media-Supported Myths about DPC: A Conversation with Dr. Brian Forrest
by Emi Tabb
June 21, 2016
As a seasoned advocate and DPC practitioner, Dr. Brian Forrest knows all to well the problems that misinformation can create for a movement built almost entirely on word of mouth.

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On the Road with Summit Primary Care

On the Road with Summit Primary Care
by Emi Tabb
May 25, 2016
Dr. Michael Keller believes that providing effective primary care requires doctors to eliminate the bureaucratic barriers between themselves and their patients.

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Pioneer Series: Reconceptualizing Medical and Wellness Models with Dr. Stanford Owen

Pioneer Series: Reconceptualizing Medical and Wellness Models with Dr. Stanford Owen
by Emi Tabb
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.

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On the Road with Infinity Family Care

On the Road with Infinity Family Care
by Emi Tabb
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.

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On DPC & Community: A Conversation with Brian Forrest

On DPC & Community: A Conversation with Brian Forrest
by Emi Tabb
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.

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The Challenges of the Practitioner-Laboratory Relationship

The Challenges of the Practitioner-Laboratory Relationship
by Emi Tabb
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?

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Fitting Direct Primary Care into a Corporate Benefit Plan

Fitting Direct Primary Care into a Corporate Benefit Plan
by Emi Tabb
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.

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HIPAA Compliance for Direct Care Providers

HIPAA Compliance for Direct Care Providers
by Emi Tabb
December 8, 2015
HIPAA impacts direct primary care physicians who are more profoundly & persistently connected with their patients; providers must be vigilant about enforcement.

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What Happened to Marcus Welby?

What Happened to Marcus Welby?
by Emi Tabb
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.

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The Importance of Centering Patient Wellness

The Importance of Centering Patient Wellness
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Building a Bill

Building a Bill
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Marketing Best Practices: Broad Strokes with Nancy Latady

Marketing Best Practices: Broad Strokes with Nancy Latady
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Why DPC?: Insights from the patients who stayed.

Why DPC?: Insights from the patients who stayed.
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Tech Series Part II

Tech Series Part II
by Emi Tabb
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

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Pioneer Series: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Horvitz

Pioneer Series: A Conversation with Dr. Steven Horvitz
by Emi Tabb
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.

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On the Road with DPC: Dr. David Layne

On the Road with DPC: Dr. David Layne
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Advocating for Direct Primary Care on the Federal Level

Advocating for Direct Primary Care on the Federal Level
by Emi Tabb
July 24, 2015
Jay Keese, Director of the DPC Coalition, expands on federal and state initiatives in part two of our legislative series.

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On the Road with DPC: Dr. Rob Lamberts

On the Road with DPC: Dr. Rob Lamberts
by Emi Tabb
July 16, 2015
To say that Dr. Lamberts' is enthusiastic about providing quality Direct Primary Care to his patients would be an understatement.

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

On Stockholm Syndrome in the Medical Community: A Conversation with Doctor Ken Rictor
by Emi Tabb
July 7, 2015
Dr. Rictor sees Direct Primary Care as most logical and straightforward solution to providing care and reducing overall cost.

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On the Road with DPC: Dr. Thomas White

On the Road with DPC: Dr. Thomas White
by Emi Tabb
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!

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Protect Your Direct Primary Care Practice by Billing in Arrears

Protect Your Direct Primary Care Practice by Billing in Arrears
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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Technology Series Part 1: Different Needs Between Fee For Service & Direct Primary Care

Technology Series Part 1: Different Needs Between Fee For Service & Direct Primary Care
by Emi Tabb
May 20, 2015
This article is the first in a series that examines the changing landscape of Healthcare Information Technology for Direct Primary Care.

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

What You Need to Know About Dispensing Medications at Your DPC Practice
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Advocating for Direct Primary Care in Your State

Advocating for Direct Primary Care in Your State
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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On the Road with DPC: A Modern Day Medicine Woman

On the Road with DPC: A Modern Day Medicine Woman
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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How to Grow your Direct Care Practice

How to Grow your Direct Care Practice
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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Why Direct Care Providers Would Stay Opted In to Medicare?

Why Direct Care Providers Would Stay Opted In to Medicare?
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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Why Would a Direct Care Provider Opt Out of Medicare?

Why Would a Direct Care Provider Opt Out of Medicare?
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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5 Legal Considerations for Direct Care Providers

5 Legal Considerations for Direct Care Providers
by Teryll Hopper
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.

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How to Decide What Services to Offer Your Direct Care Patients

How to Decide What Services to Offer Your Direct Care Patients
by Zak Holdsworth
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.

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

How to Price Your Direct Care Practice: Tips From the Experts
by Zak Holdsworth
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.

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Developing A Business Plan for Your Direct Care Practice

Developing A Business Plan for Your Direct Care Practice
by Emi Tabb
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.”

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Establishing a Vision for Your Direct Care Practice

Establishing a Vision for Your Direct Care Practice
by Emi Tabb
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.

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Understanding Direct Care

Understanding Direct Care
by Zak Holdsworth
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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Best Practices Manifesto

Best Practices Manifesto
by Zak Holdsworth
February 13, 2015
Best Practices is about sharing this knowledge to inspire and accelerate action. To deliver on this mission, we'll make you three promises...

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