Crafting Better Healthcare: The Lantern Health Story - Pt. 2
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In Episode 169 of the My DPC Story podcast, we hear Dr. Ben Aiken's continued story as he discusses the challenges and strategies involved in expanding his Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, Lantern Health, in North Carolina. Dr. Aiken explores the importance of fostering team independence, maintaining high standards of patient care, and the potential for opening new locations. He shares insights on working with employers to integrate DPC into employee health plans and the critical balance between maintaining practice autonomy and meeting employer expectations. The conversation also highlights key legislative advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C., particularly around the Medicaid Improvement Act and the crucial role DPC physicians play in shaping policy. Dr. Aiken emphasizes the need for storytelling and relationship-building to convey the benefits of DPC to various stakeholders effectively. The episode concludes with a call to action for DPC physicians to engage in advocacy to ensure the sustainability and growth of the DPC model.
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