Doctor shares positive experience of move to direct primary care

June 13, 2016

From Carolina Journal Radio Program No. 682: Direct primary care is leading to benefits for patients, doctors, and the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Amy Walsh, a physician and owner of the doctor direct practice in Raleigh, explains the benefits she’s seen since moving away from insurance-centered health care toward a system based on monthly fees.

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