We discuss the following topics in our exclusive interview: + The Research & Data + Impact to Employers + Impact to Providers + Medicare Participation and Employers + The Challenges Doctors Face When Selling DPC to Employers + Impact to Patients and Community + Workers Comp Data/Summary + Other Notable Stats + Can this data be replicated in other markets and extracted easily in the future   Our Guests Include    + Michael Hein, MD, MS, MHCM, FACP Co-Founder, KPI Ninja + Vineeth Yeddula, PMP, CLSSMBB, CMQ/OE, Co-Founder, KPI Ninja + Justin Horn, CSFS, SENIOR CONSULTANT, HEALTHCARE STRATEGY/Employee Benefits/Group Health Risk Consultant, Holmes Murphy & Associates KPI Ninja, a leader in healthcare analytics and performance improvement, is a healthcare technology and consulting company that accelerates the achievement of strategic goals through a better means of managing Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s). KPI Ninja is one of the fastest growing healthcare analytics company in the Midwest region.   Founded in 2014, KPI Ninja's mission is to improve the health of the communities. We do that by partnering with Health Information Exchange (HIE) companies, Health Systems, Critical Access Hospitals, Clinics, and Direct Primary Care (DPC) organizations. We also partner with other healthcare technology companies to build custom analytics applications to solve their data needs. Michael Hein, MD, MS, MHCM, FACP is co-owner and co-founder of KPI Ninja, a healthcare analytics as a service company where he provides strategic leadership direction and operational support.   Vineeth Yeddula, PMP, CLSSMBB, CMQ/OE is co-founder of KPI Ninja, a leader in healthcare analytics and performance improvement. Mr. Yeddula is responsible for setting the strategies for the organization and overseeing the business operations to produce the desired results that are consistent with the overall strategy and direction. Justin Horn is a highly experienced insurance, marketing, and leadership executive who has proven his ability to lead diverse teams of professionals and clients to new levels of success in the ever-changing employee benefit industry and in fast paced economic and political environments. Justin’s approach to healthcare and employee benefits is to constantly challenge the status quo and focus on innovation and new thinking. He has done this through his extensive work in the self-funded industry, through work with stop loss and reinsurance, captives, cost containment and risk management companies, Direct Primary Care organizations, and other alternative risk transfer programs.   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Today, we catch up with one of the most dynamic and unique individuals you will ever meet in healthcare. It is my pleasure to introduce you to KC Devine Raver, FNP-C.   This is Part 1 of 3 in a Direct Primary Care Journal (DPC Journal) and DocPreneur Podcast Series on the trend and success of DPC-FNP clinics rising in popularity across the U.S. in 2018 and moving forward.   As a membership family practice, called Direct Primary Care, Well Life ABQ is able to schedule enough time with you to actually get to know you and listen to you. Instead of quickly writing a prescription or referring you to another provider, we work with you to overcome your health problems through nutrition, lifestyle, supplements and even medicine when necessary.   Katherine "KC" Devine Raver is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience as a Registered Nurse and Nurse Practitioner. She has worked in a variety of settings. She was born and mostly raised in Albuquerque. She completed high school in Hawaii and earned her Bachelors of Nursing from the University of Hawaii. As an Army Nurse, she specialized in Pediatrics and spent most of her Army career in the Neonatal Intensive Care. She has also lived in South Carolina, Virginia, Texas and Washington, DC. She moved to Amarillo in 2013 and practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in a pediatric clinic that mostly served Medicaid and refugee patients.   Having always been attracted to alternative treatment options, in 2015 she was able to join Well Life Family Medicine and start her journey into all the things Integrative Medicine has to offer. She feels that both models have something to offer. She returned home to Albuquerque in late 2016. Wanting to continue practicing integrative medicine, she has joined forces with Well Life in Amarillo and opened Well Life ABQ as an affiliated clinic.   Why membership?   Like a gym membership, you are investing in your health. Typically you would only visit your healthcare provider's office when you are sick. In this model, we are encouraging you to use your medical office for more than just "ill care". In addition to visits with your healthcare provider, you get discounted supplements, discounted labs and even some discounted medications. Well Life ABQ is also here when you are sick. Through the use of texting, emailing, same/next day visits to members and online/telemedicine when medically appropriate, Well Life ABQ is here. Well Life ABQ is a great option with or without insurance. Most providers have 800-900 patients on their "panel". They don't know who you are and they are so booked with appointments, they only have a few minutes to see you. Through the use of membership, Well Life ABQ is able to only have a patient panel of 300-400. That means you aren't just a number, you are a person. In addition to your regularly scheduled visits, we keep appointments (online and in-person) open for sick visits AND we can respond to questions in a timely manner. In our practice, we believe prevention is the key to lifelong health and wellness. We are committed to helping you get well, stay well and live well. It is our mission not only to heal, but to inspire and motivate our patients to embrace and follow a path leading to wellness and a healthy long life.   Resources www.welllifeabq.com   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. 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Interview with Dr. John Kihm, Concierge Physician, ACPP Fellowships in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medicine Program Coordinator   MAY 2018 - The American College of Private Physicians (ACPP) is a professional organization dedicated to the support and advancement of concierge and direct practice physicians. Today, we talk to Dr. John Kihm, a Concierge Medicine Physician from Durham, NC and ACPP Board Medicine about the 1-2 year curriculum and Fellowship in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medicine.   The ACPP offers 1- and 2-year fellowships in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medicine. According to interviews with graduating residents in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine, today’s residencies do not train residents for the real-world workforce. Upon completion of residency training, they are ill-prepared to practice quality, outpatient-based medicine and are not trained to face the business aspects of medical practice. This fellowship will prepare the Clinical Excellence Fellow to practice at the Concierge level successfully in today’s world.   John T. Kihm, MD, FACP, has been a successful primary care internal medicine physician for more than 30 years, is here to take care of you. He is also the American College of Private Physicians (ACPP.md) Fellowships in Clinical Excellence in Concierge Medicine Program Coordinator He uses his listening and communication skills, and extensive experience and knowledge to form a correct diagnosis and treatment. He spends the time that it takes to help his patients. His interests are varied but unified with the intent to help others.   Source: American College of Private Physicians (ACPP - info@acpp.md | (855) 332-5120 | www.acpp.md) and Priority Medicine (919) 471-3351 Durham, NC - www.prioritymedicine.com   The ACPP members seeking to add these fellowship-trained candidates to their medical practices may stay abreast of developments by connecting with the ACPP, and by tuning into the ACPP Newsletter. The ACPP Fellowships in Clinical Excellence seeks to prepare the fellow to practice “in the real world,” at the level of Concierge Medicine. Fellowships will benefit by learning in 1 or 2 years what normally takes a decade or more to learn through medical practice experience. ACPP members will benefit by having a highly trained applicant pool from which to draw future partner candidates.   Ultimately, patients will benefit by having superb physicians. Training sites are offered by practicing Concierge Medicine members of the ACPP. Please contact the ACPP for additional information. Visit: www.ACPP.md   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

We catch up with Dr. Ehsan Ali, a Concierge Doctor in Beverly Hills, CA. Don't let the area code or terminology throw you, Dr. Ali has a story a lot like other Doctors do as well ... and the heart and servant spirit to help Patients from everywhere.   Dr. Ali accomplished something in business and in the Concierge Medicine space that is unique. His brand, his practice, his marketing and business savvy are self-taught.   Truly a DocPreneur. Dr. Ehsan Ali is board certified in Internal Medicine, and is fellowship trained in Geriatric Medicine. His medical education was completed at NYU (New York University) in 2008. Prior to private practice, Dr. Ali was a member of the Cedar-Sinai Medical Group.   He currently has active hospital privileges at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. In his spare time, Dr. Ali volunteers at free medical clinics located in inner city/urban areas to people who do not have insurance. He is also proficient in speaking Spanish. Membership Benefits Six office visits included per year at no charge One house call included per year at no charge Same day appointments Contact the doctor directly via his cell phone or e-mail 24 hours a day 7 days a week Expedited access to specialists Yearly executive physicals In-office laboratory Appointments available 7 days a week   To learn more, visit www.beverlyhillsconciergedoctor.com 9400 Brighton Way Ste 410 Beverly Hills, California   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Today we meet "The Town Doctor" from Lebanon, TN. An uncommon medical practice with a husband and wife leading their community along a better pathway to health ...   Jennifer Steves, RN and Dr. Robert W. Steves III   What is The Town Doctor® Direct Primary Care?   The Town Doctor® Direct Primary Care is healthcare simplified - without the clutter, and the intentional PROMOTION of one of our greatest passions - PEOPLE.   It’s the removal of everything that distracts us from them. We identify the essential & eliminate the excess. It’s healthCARE De-cluttered. Healthcare. Edited. It’s where we pivot assuming responsibility, stewardship & transparency resulting in both positive patient, personal & professional change.   This is MEANINGFUL MEDICINE.   Dr. Robert W. Steves III is passionate about your health, individualizing care, and exceeding your expectations. Exceptionally skilled, professional, and compassionate, he works continuously to update his medical knowledge. His commitment to primary care extends far beyond the walls of his practice, educating people on the benefits of wellness and prevention at every opportunity.   Dr. Steves, experience studying medicine in a 3rd World country, the urban Detroit area, the suburbs of New York, and most recently the growing Middle Tennessee area has provided him a depth of knowledge and broadened his experience in acute and preventative care. Over 20 years he has participated directly in all areas of family practice medicine, including administrative, insurance, and in the laboratory which has enabled him to have a well-rounded approach to medical and disease management. Extremely articulate, his natural teaching ability and experience commands an audience when educating and presenting to people, patients and the healthcare team.   "We have chosen a different path. A path that changes everything, and one that puts YOU first. Our direct primary care pathway improves primary & coordination of care through exceptional value, and a customized experience built through relationships that is successfully harmonizing healthcare. Our Direct Primary Care Home is designed with you in mind. We've tailored our primary care services to make your experience as enjoyable and relaxing as possible, and hope that our attention to detail and desire to care for you well shines through each and every moment you need us.​"   THE TOWN DOCTOR®PLLC 1633 W. Main Street Suite 901 Lebanon, TN 37087 hello@towndoctor.com O: +615.547.6930 www.towndoctor.com   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

"As a concierge physician, I aim to truly put my patients first. I am able to see patients in-office, but I also make myself available for house-calls and remote telemedicine services upon request. My goal is to create a niche in my field and to introduce new techniques. I love what I do because I am constantly learning while medicine is constantly evolving."   Meet Jennifer Nicole Falk, DPM, AACFAS Owner, At Your Feet Concierge Podiatry | Concierge Doctor | Entrepreneur | Avid Runner   Dr. Jennifer Falk is a board certified concierge podiatrist who specializes in sports podiatry and cosmetic podiatric procedures. She received her doctorate from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine and did her surgical residency training at Scripps Mercy Hospital (San Diego, CA) and Kaiser Permanente (Sacramento, CA).   After residency, she received additional training in aesthetic procedures through the International Aesthetic Foot Society. Her podiatry practice caters to runners, athletes, and busy working professionals, who may not have the time or means of easily getting in to see the doctor.   She is available for in-office visits, but her house-call & telemedicine services also allow for her to see her patients when it is more convenient for them. Background: Jennifer started running at the age of three, was a 5-time All-Conference & All-State cross-country runner in high school, and was named the North Dakota Senior Athlete of the Year in Cross Country in 2002. She continued to run in college, but after sustaining her fourth foot fracture, she stopped competing, temporarily, to focus on her education.   These fractures, though, were a catalyst for her focus on podiatric medicine and for her passion and drive in getting athletes back to their optimal health and sporting potential. Her goal is to provide the necessary tools to help keep her patients on their feet. Jennifer has actively been involved in organizations, multi-disciplinary meetings, public speaking engagements, and academic sessions, as well as research and lecturing. With her extensive athletic history, she has a special interest in sports, specifically runners. She continues to run today and enjoys competing in half marathons and has a personal best time of 1:30:15.   Contact Info: Website: www.ayfpodiatry.com Address: 900 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 450, Santa Monica, CA 90401 Phone: 310.310.1201 Email: drjfalk@ayfpodiatry.com   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Today, we sit down with a gifted and resourceful Direct Primary Care (DPC) Physician in east Texas, Dr. Jeremy Smith and David Jacobson of MyMD Connect (www.MyMDConnect.com)   MyMD Connect is an innovative solution to bring together self-funded employer groups, third party administrators, and innovative medical management solutions, including virtual concierge and brick-and-mortar concierge medicine services, in order to increase quality of care and optimize economic use of resources for the self-funded health plan.   Learn more here: www.mymdconnect.com Have questions about MyMD Connect?   Want to learn more? Ready to get started? www.mymdconnect.com/contact   Dr. Smith is an innovator and a free-market economy minded physician. Born and raised by two incredible parents in Wichita Falls, Texas, Dr. Jeremy Smith was instilled with the most important tools he needed to become a good physician long before grade school was finished. He was taught to have character, respect others and learned the ability to listen. In addition to what he learned from his parents, Dr. Smith was formally educated at Midwestern State University where he completed a Bachelors of Science focused on zoology and premedical sciences.   Several highlights during his undergraduate study and postgraduate training include time spent in the Dalquest Field research areas of West Texas, University of Oklahoma’s Lake Texhoma Biological Institute, and study abroad to King’s College in London, England at Waterloo. In 2003, Dr. Smith graduated with a Medical Degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. His residency in Family Medicine was completed in 2006 at University of Texas Health Science Center in Tyler, Texas.   Following residency, Dr. Smith moved his medical practice and his family to Nacogdoches, Texas.   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Duration: 55:36   We sit down with Dr. Mark Tomasulo, Founder of PeakMed, a leader in Direct Primary Healthcare and Andrew Altorfer, CEO of CirrusMD.   In the next hour we discuss the recent 2018 PeakMed and CirrusMD Announcement about Secure Text and Video Platform Between Doctors and Patients, how it will reduce the Need for Clinic Visits and how the partnership between these two unique and innovative Colorado companies will provide a confidential and direct line of communication, increasing access to care and decreasing health care costs.   About PeakMed:   Founded in in 2014, PeakMed improves access to care by restoring the relationship between doctors and patients while decreasing the cost for individuals and employers. PeakMed members pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited doctor visits and 24-hour, seven-day-a-week access, along with many other benefits. Headquartered in Denver, PeakMed offers an innovative approach to primary care by creating a platform for doctors and patients to collaborate, coordinate and communicate on personalized care plans that shift reactive medicine to proactive health. PeakMed was named a 2017 Colorado Company to Watch and has multiple clinics in the Colorado Springs and Denver areas.   For more information go to PeakMed.com.   About CirrusMD:   Founded in 2012, CirrusMD develops virtual care solutions for value-based health care organizations. Our technology allows patients to access convenient, timely medical care with local physicians in the same way that doctors address concerns for their friends and family – through text and video chat. The company currently provides telemedicine services to over 1.5 million covered lives, primarily in Colorado, Texas and the Mid-Atlantic region.   Learn more about CirrusMD on our website: www.cirrusmd.com.   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

We sit down with two Direct Primary Care (DPC) leaders in the employer-DPC partnership space, Dr. Joel Bessmer and Lisa Fisher of Strada Healthcare.   What's really great about this interview is the data Strada has uncovered and how it is impacting patients, employer pmpm costs and so much more!   Meet Joel Bessmer, MD Medical Director | Strada Healthcare   A native of Plainview, NE, Dr. Bessmer is passionate about providing the highest quality of health care to the Nebraska community. He is the Medical Director of Strada Healthcare and the founder of Members.MD. Strada Healthcare has been his dream and his mission is to save primary care. He believes Direct Primary Care can do just that and he is a tireless advocate for this type of practice. Dr. Bessmer is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians. After completing his medical education, he joined the UNMC faculty in 1997, serving as associate professor of internal medicine, associate director of the internal medicine residency program, co-director of the UNMC medicine/ pediatrics residency program and medical director for UNMC Physicians Turner Park Clinic and Baker Place Clinic. Dr. Bessmer and his wife ​Kathy have sixteen children, and the family loves to spend time on their farm near Blair.​   Learn MORE: www.stradahealthcare.com   Meet Lisa Fisher, Director of Operations   Strada Healthcare Lisa is an experienced healthcare professional skilled in clinic operations, disease management, case management, quality of care, and provider relations. Lisa makes sure that the entire experience at Strada Healthcare is positive for our doctors, our employees and especially our patients. Lisa has a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Bellevue University and resides with her family on their acreage in Council Bluffs.   Learn MORE: www.stradahealthcare.com   Download Whitepaper!   In October, 2017 Strada published data from our partnership with Omaha-based Burton Plumbing. This PDF summarizes the changes we were able to make to employee health and overall plan expenses–the numbers speak for themselves!   www.stradahealthcare.com/wp-content/u…e-Page-2.pdf   About Strada Healthcare   “It’s Like Having A Doctor In The Family” If you long for a time when your doctor can spend more than 10 minutes with you during your visit and takes proactive steps to help you be healthier, you’ll be thrilled to join Strada Healthcare! We view the patient-physician relationship as the most important aspect of Direct Primary Care, and we believe that our single focus should be to help you reach your healthcare goals.   At Strada Healthcare, our goal is to provide you, your family, and your employees with personal primary care that re-defines your experience of going to the doctor. We provide personal & convenient healthcare you can afford and eliminate insurance from the equation. Large health systems and hospitals prefer doctors to see a large number of patients every day, charging you office fees every time you visit. Strada Healthcare has a different view.   © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.

Community-based Pharmacy Networks, what are they and how do they support Physicians?    © Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. ("CMT") All rights reserved.   Disclaimers: All content presented here is for general information purposes only. It is NOT intended to provide medical, legal, professional, accounting or financial advice. No warranties or guarantees are assumed or implied and user(s) releases Concierge Medicine Today, LLC, its agents, representatives, affiliated brands/companies and/or guests from all damages, liability and/or claims. Be advised, some references, companies, individuals, products, services, resources and/or links may be out-of-date. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC does not update content past its release date. User(s) assume all risk and liability with any use of the content as well as third party links. Concierge Medicine Today, LLC., has no formal peer review and, therefore, cannot guarantee the validity of information and/or content contained on its web sites, podcasts, and/or all content it produces or releases. While some of our speakers may be licensed Physicians, they are not your Physician. Please consult your Physician related to anything you may have read or heard or have questions about or call 911. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed are the speaker’s own and do not necessarily represent the views, thoughts, and/or opinions of Concierge Medicine Today, LLC. The "Concierge Medicine Today, LLC" ("CMT") name and all forms and abbreviations are the property of its owner and its use does not imply endorsement of or opposition to any specific organization, product, or service. Additional disclaimers, releases, terms of use and conditions apply also to the production and/or use of this content, https://conciergemedicinetoday.org/tcpp/.