In this episode of "My DPC Story," host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Joseph Rotella, who shifted his integrative-focused healthcare practice to a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Rotella highlights the transition from an insurance-based system to DPC to enhance patient-centered care. Dr. Rotella is a family medicine physician who earned his doctor of chiropractic medicine prior to medical school. He discusses the benefits of DPC, including improved accessibility, better patient relationships, and reduced administrative burdens. He recounts his challenges with the fee-for-service model, such as increased paperwork and the idea of "lower profitability" in the eyes of the insurance-driven world despite efficiency gains. Dr. Rotella’s multidisciplinary approach focuses on disease prevention, chronic disease management, and treatment of common ailments. Additionally, he offers services tailored to community needs and stresses the importance of consistent patient communication during the transition to DPC. The episode emphasizes the value of personalized care and the role of patient advocacy in DPC.
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