Crafting Better Healthcare: The Lantern Health Story - Pt. 1

In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Ben Aiken of Lantern Health, a family physician with a background in international studies and public health, delves into the innovative model of Direct Primary Care (DPC), where a low monthly membership allows patients to build lasting relationships with their doctors. Dr. Aiken shares his journey from being part of a traditional health system to establishing an independent DPC practice unexpectedly. He emphasizes the importance of community-oriented care, system-level healthcare change, and the role of health coaches in primary care. The episode also touches upon the challenges and successes of transitioning a DPC practice, branding, staff roles, and fostering a supportive environment for other physicians to join the DPC movement. Lastly, he reflects on the broader implications and potential growth of the DPC model in the future of American healthcare.Cooperative of American Physicians or CAP. Learn more about the medical malpractice company used by Dr. Maryal Concepcion since 2021 at capphysicians.com or by calling 800-356-5672.Guava Health. A premium patient experience, pulling data from EHRs and wearables, helping  see the full picture and uncover root causes to deliver personalized care. ZION HealthShare. Get peace of mind for major medical events without going back into the insurance maze.  Hint AI helps you move faster through every stage of the patient visit. Hint AI Chat lets you ask questions about a patient's chart and instantly surface relevant notes, labs, and clinical history. Learn more at hint.com/ai.Support the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOADBecome A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube