From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 690: Discussions about direct primary care usually focus on the potential health and financial benefits for patients and doctors. But government agencies also can reap rewards from adoption of direct primary care. Mark Watson, executive director of human resources for Union County, discusses his local government’s positive experience with direct primary care.
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