Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care Expands to Ames, Marking 14th Location Across the Midwest
Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care Expands to Ames, Marking 14th Location Across the Midwest New clinic reflects continued growth and commitment to accessible, transparent care WEST DES MOINES, Iowa (May 15, 2026) — Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care announced today the opening of a new clinic in Ames, Iowa, further expanding its membership-based healthcare model. The Ames […]
Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care Partners with Cara to Expand Patient Access & Provide Deeper Insights
Partnership aligns two healthcare innovators to enhance access, improve outcomes, and lower the cost of care through an AI-powered platform WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2025 – Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, the Midwest’s leading direct primary care (DPC) provider, today announced a partnership with Cara Medical to expand patient access, deliver better outcomes, and […]
Urgent Care vs Primary Care
What You Need to Know at Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care The terms “urgent care” and “primary care” are often confused, especially since some services overlap. However, understanding the key differences can help you decide when to visit urgent care or primary care. What is Urgent Care? Urgent care is for conditions that require immediate attention […]
Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling Finds a Reliable Health Benefit with Exemplar Care
“Exemplar Care immediately stood out as the ideal partner to meet our primary healthcare needs. Their dedication to addressing our specific business needs and providing our team with quick access to care without any copays or fees is invaluable.” – Cathy and DuWayne McDaniel, Owners, Bryant Iowa Heating & Cooling Bryant Iowa Heating […]
Hy-Vee Health’s Holistic Approach to Mental Health
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and Hy-Vee is raising awareness of the impact of mental health in the nation and how to support the millions who are affected. We’ve created a series of videos providing important information and helpful advice from a team of health and wellness professionals at Hy-Vee. Dr. Daniel Fick, Chief […]
Hy-Vee Becomes Joint Owner of Exemplar Care
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 […]
Exemplar Care Appoints Dr. Michael Line as Head of Patient Care
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 […]
Exemplar Care Announces Carl Behne, President and Chief Strategy Officer Onsite Full-time
Des Moines, Iowa (June 19, 2023) Exemplar Care’s President and Chief Strategy Officer Carl Behne, FACHE, will no longer be balancing multiple organizations, rather he will focus solely on solving healthcare challenges with the rest of the Exemplar Care team. “We are thrilled to now have Carl full-time at Exemplar Care” said Jon Van Der […]
Aplos Health Plans Launches New Health Plan Option for Iowa-Based Employers
New health plan is designed to support employer groups with more affordable, comprehensive healthcare services DES MOINES, Iowa (May 18, 2023) – Aplos Health Plans, in partnership with Exemplar Care, The OccuNet Company, and Vivid Clear Rx, a Hy-Vee-owned pharmacy benefit manager, has introduced a new health plan option designed to provide Iowa-based employers and […]
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“The staff were amazing. I was a mess when I went to Exemplar care and they did everything I needed or asked for to make me comfortable during my visit. Very friendly staff and doctors, it didn’t feel like a doctors visit! More of a friendly visit with people who actually care and want to […]