Plum Health

MAY 22, 2023

Misconception #1: DPC Adds Extra Costs to Existing Health Insurance The fact is, for employers operating self-funded programs, the DPC investment redirects claims costs. Overall, DPC replaces insurance-based, FFS products with a patient-centric, relationship-driven model of care where the interests align with the patient and employer.

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Primary Care PCP PCP Insurance 52

Physician's Practice

JUNE 20, 2025

After learning that the insurance company (trying to play doctor) recommends a generic drug that is less effective and has more adverse effects because it does not carry the more expensive drug on its formulary, this gives the doctor cause for concern for their patient. Did they have to wait long to obtain an appointment?

Management 52

Management Patient-Centered Appointment Patients 52

Physician's Practice

JUNE 27, 2025

When the doctor is late for the clinic, and patients are waiting for more than 30 minutes, it is helpful to have a staff member enter the reception area (not the waiting room) and provide patients with an estimated arrival time for the doctor. Please share your stories for a future article at doctorwhiz@gmail.com.

Management 52

Management Private Practice Patients Medical 52