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Legislative Issues Affecting DPC Practices
Many topics affect DPC as a model, you as a physician, and your patients. This list is ever-changing of course, and depending on the political climate, certain issues are of more importance than others. Following specific issues depends on an individual’s time, energy or passion. However, don’t forget the importance of grassroots advocacy, and know that physicians can play a big role in advancing these issues if you are inclined. The DPC Alliance does not participate in supporting or opposing specific legislation.
Here is a brief list of issues that are pertinent to our model that have come up over the past few yea
- HSAs/HFAs
- The state insurance board
- In-office medication dispensing
- Business taxes (specifically for professionals)
- Threat of liability lawsuits
- Scope of practice expansion (NP/PA and practice rights)
- EMR mandates
- Mandates for accepting insurance or other payers (ie., Medicaid/Medicare)
- Regulations regarding pharma and medication pricing
- Regulations regarding health insurance requirements for individuals
One DPC resource that has a wealth of knowledge regarding healthcare policy issues is DPCfrontier.com. This is an independent DPC physician-owned website and is a great resource for new and old DPC physicians alike.
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Legislative Issues Affecting DPC Practices
Many topics affect DPC as a model, you as a physician, and your patients. This list is ever-changing of course, and depending on the political climate, certain issues are of more importance than others. Following specific issues depends on an individual’s time, energy or passion. However, don’t forget the importance of grassroots advocacy, and know that physicians can play a big role in advancing these issues if you are inclined. The DPC Alliance does not participate in supporting or opposing specific legislation.
Here is a brief list of issues that are pertinent to our model that have come up over the past few yea
- HSAs/HFAs
- The state insurance board
- In-office medication dispensing
- Business taxes (specifically for professionals)
- Threat of liability lawsuits
- Scope of practice expansion (NP/PA and practice rights)
- EMR mandates
- Mandates for accepting insurance or other payers (ie., Medicaid/Medicare)
- Regulations regarding pharma and medication pricing
- Regulations regarding health insurance requirements for individuals
One DPC resource that has a wealth of knowledge regarding healthcare policy issues is DPCfrontier.com. This is an independent DPC physician-owned website and is a great resource for new and old DPC physicians alike.