What is strep throat? Strep throat is a bacterial infection of the throat and tonsils that is more common in children than adults but does affect individuals of all ages. Commonly mistaken for a sore throat or common cold, especially during the winter season, strep throat accounts for only a fraction of sore throats. The […]
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A Game Changer for Payers Employers and Employees Alike Healthcare Access Challenges Employers and their teams (payers of healthcare) are confronting major healthcare challenges: increasing costs, poor patient experiences, and barriers to accessing care. Sticking with the status quo no longer works and a new approach is needed. Enter advanced primary care—a transformative model […]
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Imagine offering your employees a benefit that allows them to be healthier, happier, and more productive. This is possible through a simple subscription. For over 40 years, research has shown that superior primary care leads to better health outcomes, increased happiness, and significant savings. Now, companies are enhancing their employee health benefits with subscription-based […]
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Exemplar Care values are a great fit for father-son duo, Jason and David. Their shared passion for improving healthcare led them to work together in an environment that values patient-centered care. From Discovery to Advocacy David’s path to Exemplar Care began when he met Dr. Jon Van Der Veer, the founder of Exemplar Care. Their discussions […]
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Each year, National Women’s Health Week kicks off on Mother’s Day, urging women and girls to prioritize their health. The focus in 2024, is on empowering women to seize control of their health journeys and addressing health concerns specific to women. Taking care of yourself encompasses nurturing your physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. From […]
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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 […]
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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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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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Simplify healthcare with Exemplar Care’s Direct Primary Care model. Healthcare is constantly changing. For patients, doctors, and healthcare administrators alike, the only thing that seems certain is uncertainty. Insurance rules change, premiums and deductibles rise every year, and finding out the cost of medical services feels impossible. But what if I told you there’s a […]
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