HIT Consultant February 21, 2024
In an era when healthcare costs continue to soar, a deviation from the status quo is becoming increasingly necessary. Backing this up are recent findings by the Federal Reserve Board, which unearth an uncomfortable truth—that 28% of adults in the U.S. were compelled to forgo medical care in 2022 due to exorbitant costs. Both alarming and disappointing, this statistic underscores the urgent need for a transformative take on healthcare that places patients at the helm of their own unique health journeys. Enter the Direct Primary Care model, a revolutionary approach to modern medicine that can be likened to “Netflix for healthcare.” This healthcare model is particularly attractive because it is encouragingly conducive to a shared decision-making philosophy.
Shared Decision-Making: A...