The modern healthcare system is in trouble. One of the main issues is that doctors don’t spend enough time with their patients. They are so busy rushing from patient to patient that they can’t fully comprehend a patient’s needs.
As a result, patients don’t feel cared for. They feel like the doctor doesn’t understand what’s bothering them. They often deal with poor health outcomes.
PanCare aims to fix the issue with comprehensive care. Find out how we are helping patients.
Why Do Doctors Spend Such Little Time with Patients?
Insurance companies may be to blame for shorter doctor visits. Extensive approval processes delay payments reducing a physician’s cash flow. Many insurance providers have also cut back on reimbursement amounts.
Doctors often cram several patients in each day to meet their bottom line. As a result, they spend less time with each patient.
What are the Setbacks of Short Doctor-Patient Visits?
- Inaccurate Diagnosis: When doctors don’t spend a lot of time with their patients, they make inaccurate diagnoses. They may prescribe the wrong medications or the wrong treatments. Patients suffer from poor health outcomes.
- Substandard Service: Patients often come to doctors with health concerns. They may feel anxious about their well-being. When doctors rush through visits, they don’t feel cared for. They lose their faith in the healthcare system.
- More Errors: Haste makes waste, and in this case, it increases the risk of errors that can occur across departments. After all, it’s not only the doctor handling the excess patient load, it’s the staff too. Medical records may contain incorrect information, the wrong medications may be prescribed, and patients may get someone else’s treatment advice.
How DPC Fixes a Broken System
Direct Primary Care (DPC) allows doctors to spend more time with patients so they get better health outcomes. Individuals enrolled in DPC get access to primary care services for a monthly or annual fee. The plan typically includes various aspects of primary care including low-cost lab tests and medication, but it does not include secondary specialist care or tertiary services for hospital services.
The system allows doctors to collect money regularly so they don’t have to wait for insurance company approval. They get better payouts and improved cash flow. They can provide extended care visits without having to pack their schedules.
PanCare is a DPC provider you can trust. We offer various primary care services as well as additional membership tiers to cover weight loss programs, IV infusions, and other health needs. You can access the care you need at an affordable price.
Contact us to learn more about how we are improving today’s world of healthcare.
