If you are diagnosed with a chronic health condition such as diabetes, you generally have a lot of questions for your doctor such as treatment options, lifestyle changes, other health complications, and where to go to learn more. Many people find it increasingly difficult to gather enough information from their provider, due to short visits […]
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Health coverage is one of the most important employee benefits an employer can offer yet offering health insurance is getting more expensive for businesses. So, what does a small business owner do when health insurance seems unrealistic given budget constraints. As a small business, you have an opportunity to effectively manage your company’s healthcare costs […]
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Nurse Monica finds the perfect fit at Exemplar Care “In every respect we put the patient at the center of care. It is the way medicine should work.” Much is made about the amount of time providers spend with patients in the primary care setting. Study after study shows that more time with providers leads to […]
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How can you improve your well-being by practicing self-care? The World Health Organization definition of self-care is “The ability of individuals, families and communities to promote health, prevent disease, maintain health, and to cope with illness and disability with or without the support of a healthcare provider”. It is about looking after yourself so that […]
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In 2022, the total average employer cost, including premiums, rose to an estimated $15,013 per employee, up from $13,360 in 2021. Direct Primary Care is just a payment model – nothing else. It is transparent membership-based healthcare and not a replacement for health insurance (although it can be offered as a stand-alone service). At Exemplar […]
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Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a step that many progressive companies are taking to save money on healthcare costs while improving benefits. As “open enrollment” approaches, employers and employees will have the opportunity to switch health plans and consider switching their primary care provider. As healthcare costs continue to rise, DPC is becoming more popular […]
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There is strong evidence that effective communication between you and your primary care provider (whether you see a physician, nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant) is essential for healthy aging. When the doctor-patient relationship works, patients experience better health outcomes. Why is good communication with important? Research shows when patients are happier and reassured, they understand […]
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A Modern Healthcare Solution Are you uninsured? Does your insurance have a high copay and high deductible? Do you wish your primary care provider spent more time talking with you about your health concerns? Would you like the ability to schedule same-day or next-day appointments? Whenever there is a need, Exemplar Care provides a way […]
Read MoreDes Moines family finds comfort in the providers of Exemplar Care As any parent with a child in the home can tell you, there is no predicting when a doctor visit is going to be needed. From earaches that hit in the middle of the night to sports injuries that require a look on the […]
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