article thumbnail

Practice and Community-Level Variations in Primary Care Panel Size [Health care services, delivery, and financing]

Annals of Family Medicine

Methods: We queried the 2021 Virginia All-Payer Claims Database (APCD) to estimate panel size by identifying the number of unique patients seen by each PCP. We adjusted for missing commercial insurance claims and excluded outliers (clinicians seeing <100 patients or >7500 patients in a year).

article thumbnail

What to Expect During a Primary Care Visit

Mesa Family Physician

Doctor appointment length PCP appointment duration If you have multiple issues to discuss, be sure to mention that when scheduling so the clinic can allot enough time. Follow-ups may be shorter, especially if you’re just checking in or reviewing test results. Common searches include: How long does a primary care visit last? Absolutely.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Misconceptions of Employer Sponsored Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Plum Health

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. Misconception #2: DPC Mandates a Switch in Primary Care Providers (PCP) Employees aren't required to change their PCP under the employer-sponsored DPC model.

article thumbnail

How Does Amazon Clinic Compare with Direct Primary Care?

The Direct Doctors Difference

No appointments, and no insurance needed.” If you need a refill in a pinch and don’t have a PCP, this might be helpful for you. According to their site’s tagline, they can “quickly treat common conditions with 24/7 video visits and messaging with a clinician. Upfront pricing. Or does it!?

article thumbnail

"Is Your Primary Care Physician in Michigan Really the Best? Here’s How to Find Out!"

Plum Health

The Definitive Guide to Selecting the Best Primary Care Physician in Michigan Choosing the right primary care physician (PCP) can feel like a daunting task, especially when you're looking for convenience and quality in a bustling state like Michigan. However, not all walk-in clinics provide the continuity of care that a traditional PCP might.

article thumbnail

Your First Line of Defense Against Illness

Mesa Family Physician

In this blog, we’ll break down what preventive care involves, explore its relationship with short-term health insurance, and explain why it’s a critical part of staying healthy at any stage of life. Your primary care provider (PCP) is the one who helps you implement a preventive strategy and adjust it as your needs evolve.

Illness 100