In this episode of Shift Shapers, we explore strategies to enhance the growth and adoption of Direct Primary Care (DPC) with Dr. Bernard Bubanic, CEO and President at Integrated Source One. Dr. Bubanic shares his journey and insights into creating a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare, ensuring access to comprehensive care without the financial hurdles. We discuss the integration of various services such as telehealth, behavioral health, and musculoskeletal services, as well as the importance of building relationships with patients for better health outcomes. The episode also covers how this model can provide measurable savings for employers and improve plan designs.

Key Takeaways

• Multidisciplinary Approach:  Dr. Bernard Bubanic's practice, Integrated Source One, focuses on direct patient care rather than just direct primary care. This includes primary care, health coaching, musculoskeletal options, and behavioral and mental health services, all offered under one umbrella.
• Employee and Family Coverage: Integrated Source One covers not only the employees but also their dependents at no additional cost. This approach is helping with better engagement and substantial cost savings for employers over time.
• Brick-and-Mortar and Virtual Care Integration: The practice combines onsite, near-site, and mobile clinics with telehealth services. This ensures continuity of care and immediate attention, making sure patients get timely and efficient care without the traditional wait times.
• Savings and ROI for Employers: By integrating direct patient care services into employee benefit plans, employers witness reduced healthcare costs and premiums over time, with a higher engagement rate by the third year, leading to significant long-term savings.
• Future Expansion and Technology: Moving forward, the practice is looking to incorporate new technologies, including AI, to enhance patient care quality and efficiency. This will continue to lower costs while improving health outcomes for patients.

In This Episode

00:00 Introduction to Direct Primary Care

00:37 Guest Introduction: Dr. Bernard Bubanic

01:15 The Journey to Integrated Source One

02:59 Challenges in Traditional Healthcare

04:11 Direct Patient Care: A Multidisciplinary Approach

05:35 Innovations in Healthcare Delivery

06:11 Seamless Integration of Onsite and Virtual Care

09:11 Measuring Success and ROI

12:30 Plan Design and Employee Benefits

19:54 Future of Direct Primary Care

21:14 Conclusion and Final Thoughts