Understanding Burnout and the Role of Advanced Primary Care Burnout is a specific type of stress related to work, characterized by physical or emotional exhaustion, a sense of decreased achievement, and a loss of personal identity, according to the Mayo Clinic. Since 2020, awareness about mental health challenges, including burnout, has grown significantly. This increased […]
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Many people think there’s only one way to visit the doctor’s office: you call the receptionist, book an appointment with your in-network healthcare provider, wait in the waiting room, see the doctor for a few minutes, and then leave. But what if we told you there is a better way? Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care offers […]
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Transitioning into spring in the Midwest is marked by the transition from snowblowers to lawnmowers and the blossoming of flowers and planting of crops. However, for roughly 10 percent of the population, spring also brings back hay fever and the irritating seasonal allergies that come with it. What exactly causes allergies? Seasonal allergies mimic […]
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The Power of Proactive Care It’s natural for our blood pressure to fluctuate throughout the day based on our activity level, stress, emotions, or even body temperature. However, prolonged high blood pressure levels, or hypertension, can lead to health issues, particularly for the heart. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), hypertension […]
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As we celebrate National Doctor’s Day, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on the “why” behind the choice, Dr. Jon Van Der Veer and Dr. Michael Line made to pursue careers as Direct Primary Care doctors. Direct Primary Care is a healthcare model where patients pay a transparent monthly fee directly to their […]
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WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 30, 2024) Hy-Vee, Inc. announces today that it has become a joint owner of Exemplar Care as it works to bring more affordable primary care and urgent care services to Iowa patients and employers. Under the agreement, Exemplar Care medical clinics will be renamed to Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, offering […]
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Des Moines, Iowa (September 26,2023) Exemplar Care announced that Michael Line, MD, MMM, will serve as the organization’s Head of Patient Care effective immediately. In this leadership role for Exemplar Care, Dr. Line will assume oversight for leading the medical staff and care process. Dr. Line’s previous leadership roles include Chief Medical Officer at Unity […]
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As the days grow shorter and the evenings cooler, we find ourselves at that bittersweet point in the year when we must bid farewell to the warmth and leisure of summer. As the leaves change and fall, it’s time to shift our focus towards embracing a season of self-care, ensuring we enter the winter months […]
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We applaud everyone who is embarking on RAGBRAI this year! Even if you are not up for the full event, riding a bicycle is a great form of exercise with many health benefits. Here are 6 tips for safe and responsible biking: Bicycle Safety Equipment Use the following safety equipment on your bicycle and yourself […]
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Leisa Fox is joined by Dr. Jon Van Der Veer, who is the founder of Exemplar Care in Des Moines. Dr. Van Der Veer talks about why he founded Exemplar Care, how it works, and why it could be a great tool for employers and employees. Transparency is lacking in many parts of the healthcare […]
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