I trained as a Family Doctor so that I would be ready to help patients with any challenge. The old school family doc used to take that skill set out into the community on house calls, sports sidelines, and town hall meetings. At some point the job description was boiled down into a job that started and ended with a 7 minute office visit. That setup is not good for patients, and it's not good for doctors. In this column I hope to start to push the boundary of where the doctor patient interaction takes place - onto the page, into the community, and beyond 7 minutes.
Big announcement from Taro Health on a new DPC friendly insurance option in Maine. If you already use DPC rest assured this is totally OPTIONAL and will not affect our rates or services. We are most excited that DPC will be a front and center part of this plan making great primary care the cornerstone of health.
