Kenneth Rictor PAFP Direct Primary Care
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Scotland Family MedicineDirect Primary
Care
More Control By Insurance and Government
Less Income with Increasing Overhead
More Dissatisfaction with Patients with More Out of Pocket Expenses
Demand to See More Patients
Overall Disappointment with Private Practice
Trends of Fee-For-Service Practice
More Documentation than Care
Direct Primary Care
Direct Primary Care
“If you’ve seen One DPC then you have seen One DPC”
A Direct System Between Physician and Patient
Eliminates the Complexity and Expense of Insurance Billing
Allows Increased Time for Patient Contact without the need for Extensive Documentation
The Physician works for the Patient Rather than The Physician working for the Insurance Industry
Direct Primary Care
Increased Patient Quality
Increased Patient Satisfaction
Decreased Overall Cost
Traditional Fee-For-Service Insurance Solo Practice of 25 years
January 2014 sent letters to patients
March 2014 Launched Direct Primary Care
3800 Patients
500 joined
1300 transferred
2000 Waiting
Practice Basics
Generally need 400-600 patients per Provider
Staff Reductions
Expect at Least 6 months with Limited Income
DPC Patient Benefits
Access to Discount Medications
Access to Discount Labs with Direct Client Billing
Increased Office Visit Time
Improved Access to Care
Limited Wait Times
Complimentary Procedures
DPC Provider Benefits
More Time Dedicated to Patient Care
Limited Outside Control
Consistent Income
Limited Overhead Distractions
Limitless Potential for Growth
Thank You