http://ushealthmedia.com/dpc-and-self-insured-employers-lifestyle-friendly-care-for-the-21st-century/ In a typical insurance-based practice, meaningful face-to-face time between doctor and patient is somewhere between 5-10 minutes. Interesting, but … More
Category: Doctor-Patient Relationship
Congress and the IRS have stranded patients in SwampCare
Why can’t patients use their HSAs – supposedly their own money – to pay DPC fees? Because the IRS says … More
Is CMS “DPC” model headed wrong direction?
The RFI goes on to explain the CMS vision of, “direct provider contracting (DPC), through which CMS would directly contract … More
DPC and Self-Insured Employers: A New Paradigm for Primary Care
Imagine you’ve just been named Healthcare Czar of the United States. Your mandate is to achieve highly effective primary care. The … More
Over-reliance on Health Insurance Can be Hazardous to Your Health: A Case for DPC
By Robert Nelson, MD Despite its own admission that Flu Vaccine is, at best, only 40 – 60% effective at reducing … More
Vince Coakley Radio Show 3-10-2017 Hour 2
Vince talks with Dr. Bob Nelson about the health care situation. Source: Vince Coakley Radio Show 3-10-2017 Hour 2
David Goldhill on Cost Drivers and Price Distortions in Healthcare
Minus the introduction and Q&A, the 45 -50 minute presentation is well worth your time. Engaging delivery and compelling case … More
The Wedge of Health Freedom
THE WEDGE PRINCIPLES Transparent, Affordable Pricing Freedom to Choose True Patient Privacy No Government Reporting No Outside Interference Cash-Based Pricing … More