The “Direct Primary Care” Model w/ Matt Dinsmore, ARNP

Matt Dinsmore, ARNP, joins the show to discuss his healthcare practice “Direct Primary Care” in Spokane. Listen to Matt and Luke discuss this unique healthcare model, which is designed to improve the patient-provider relationship, as well as lower the overall cost of healthcare. If you’ve ever thought that our healthcare model is “broken”, or at least highly flawed, you’ll definitely want to check out this interview!

 

Show Notes

During this episode, Jeannie shares information on several key topics: 

 

• Topic #1: The difference between the “direct primary care” model and the “fee-for-service” model. What are the pros and cons of each?
• Topic #2: The problems and barriers involved with using insurance companies (when insurance companies dictate your care instead of physicians). 
• Topic #3: Is the “direct primary care” (DPC) model for everyone… or only healthier people who don’t use their health insurance much to begin with? Learn how this model can be beneficial for a wide range of people, even those on Medicare.
• Topic #4: How does DPC work? What services are covered, and how do you handle more expensive procedures that aren’t included?
• Topic #5: Costs for enrolling with DPC.

Thank you for listening to the “Stay Healthy Spokane” podcast! If you have any comments/questions or ideas for future topics, please reach out to Dr. Luke at Luke@GordonPhysicalTherapy.com