Ep 27: Direct Primary Care

In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Chase Cannon delve into the health care delivery side of things with a discussion on direct primary care (DCP) arrangements, a type of clinical practice in which a physician offers primary care services to patients who pay a monthly membership or subscription fee. Suzanne further describes the details and history of DCP arrangements, how employers play in to the equation, the pros and cons of DCPs, and the state and federal regulatory considerations. Suzanne and Chase finish by discussing what to look for in 2018 as DCP arrangements continue trending upward.