Breaking Free From the Chains of Traditional Healthcare
September 27, 2023
In this episode of The Health & Wealth Power Hour, Harlon Pickett discusses the benefits of direct primary care (DPC) with Dr. Jeffrey Gold, a primary care physician who started his own DPC practice.
- Introduction to direct primary care and its benefits for physicians and patients
- Discussion on the challenges faced by primary care physicians in the traditional fee-for-service model
- Importance of building a network of support for physicians transitioning to direct primary care
- Significance of the doctor-patient relationship and personalized approach in direct primary care
- Current state of mental health and primary care in the United States
- Decline of primary care and rise of specialist visits
- Personal journey of Dr. Gold and his success with direct primary care
- Barriers to healthcare access and the need for personalized care and insurance plans that align with individual needs