The following is a recent conversation I had with some moronic “Sr. Compliance Analyst” on LinkedIn about DPC:
HIM: Why don’t we measure DPC value as quarterbacking your patients care instead of you get paid whether they see you or not. How about calling them once a week. How about house calls at no charge. How about not redefining quality metrics. Rural DPC docs won’t quit. They’ll ask the federal government for larger reimbursements like they constantly do or raise their prices and watch the ACH money flow in every month. One day I hope docs stop whining about things. You’ve changed to DPC to alleviate some of the things you don’t like about the healthcare system. Ok, so now, let’s try doing some sound medical practicing. Go to work!
ME: You obviously have no f’ing clue what DPC is. Maybe learn about it first.
HIM: I know EXACTLY what DPC is. It’s a good solution to address basic healthcare needs. Stop whining and go to work.
ME: I’m retired. And I worked harder as a doctor in one year than you did in your career. Don’t you ever tell any doctor to “go to work” not knowing how hard it was for us to get there and how hard we work. You disgust me, Mr. ANALyst.
HIM: Agreed. You worked much harder, Now you’re retired. We can all benefit from that.
ME: Nah. Only when the blood-sucking parasites (like yourself) leave healthcare will things be fixed
Obviously, I got a little steamed but it drives me crazy when others:
- Pontificate about DPC but are clueless.
- Scream for metrics and quality but can’t define either.
- Tell doctors they are whining and need to go to work.
I need a break so I will see you all in Minnesota for the DPC Summit
Deep breaths.