Yup. That’s what the AAFP is pushing.
Successful family physicians give the top nine reasons why you should implement value-based payment in your practice and make primary care the cornerstone of all care.
Here is the article. Here are their top 9 reasons. My thoughts are in parentheses.
Reason 1. It works. (No, it doesn’t).
Reason 2. It’s a better way to work. (No, it’s not).
Reason 3. Patients love it. (No, they don’t).
Reason 4. It makes primary care the cornerstone. (No, it still doesn’t).
Reason 5. It’s not one-size-fits all, so start where you are. (No, you shouldn’t. Do DPC.)
Reason 6. It brings people and partners together for patients. (No, it won’t. It’s more of the same).
Reason 7. It’s rewarding for the whole team. (No, it isn’t. It’s just another job).
Reason 8. It drives revenue that can save—even grow—your practice. (No, it won’t. You’ll still burn out).
Reason 9. It ensures you’re accurately paid and properly funded. (No, it doesn’t. You’re still at the teet of the government and insurance.
If only there were an organization that pushed DPC as much as the AAFP pushes this garbage. Oh, yeah, there is the DPC Alliance. And to clarify, I get nothing from mentioning either group. Yes, they co-host the DPC Summit. That’s the ONE thing the AAFP does for DPC. The rest is the crap you see above. Same sh%t. Different day.