Tis the season to enroll in health insurance plans. That means your local paper may be interested in doing a story on this topic. Check out this newest piece from Forbes called Why Patients Should Consider Direct Primary Care (DPC). Take it and give them some bullet points from the article and then pitch how YOUR PRACTICE is doing this! Need some help? Here are my highlights from the piece:
- Instead of a hurried 10-15 minute appointment with a physician, patients typically enjoy an extended 45-60 minute discussion, where the physician can delve more deeply into the patients’ questions and concerns.
- DPC practices typically do not accept insurance. Hence, most DPC practices still recommend that patients combine their subscription with a high-deductible “wraparound” insurance policy to cover emergencies and less commonly used specialized services not provided by the DPC practice.
- Denver-based DPC practitioner Dr. Brieanna Seefeldt explains it this way to her patients: “With the direct primary care model your insurance is used for what it is intended to cover: catastrophic health events, hospitalizations, specialist care, imaging and surgery. You can continue to use your insurance for medications and labs as well. However, we have found discounts on medications, labs, imaging and supplements and we pass our tips on to you. We are here to help you manage the health care system so you get the most out of your money and time.”
While we are at it, let’s give a shout out to Dr. Seefeldt!
Okay, now it is your turn. Go out and use this article to pitch to your local TV or newspaper. Show them why the local population can and should pick you for their doctor.