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Jonah Sinclair's avatar

Hey Rob, this piece is super helpful perspective on DPC growth, thanks for sharing. I assume in cross-subsidizing, you are mostly referring to these providers running “hybrid” DCP practices, where they bill to insurance in a typical FFS model for part of their patient base?

Would also love to know how you’ve gotten in touch with DPC docs

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Rob Trachtman's avatar

Hi Jonah, glad it's helpful.

I haven't personally seen a lot of hybrid DPC practices that also bill insurance. The cases of cross-subsidization I have seen come from outside of their own practice. A couple examples that seem more common: (1) moonlighting in a more traditional practice/health system/urgent care, or (2) their spouse makes a large income (often also a doctor).

I've mostly met DPC docs through people I met in health tech communities, my network, as well as through my own doctor.

Happy to chat more if you'd like!

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