Question 1

What is "membership" medicine?

Accepted Answer

Membership medicine (sometimes referred to as “Direct Primary Care”) is an exciting and rapidly growing model to provide primary care that emphasizes wellness and disease prevention without the costly interference of health insurance companies. Instead, our patients pay us directly through a convenient and affordable flat monthly fee.

This allows me to keep the practice small and provide you with highly accessible, personalized, and preventive care when you need it. It’s like having your doctor available at the touch of a button.  My focus on ensuring a strong and satisfying doctor-patient relationship is the key to helping you stay healthy. (This exam is in addition to insurance- or Medicare- covered annual wellness visits, and with patient wellness and communication support, results in a far more connected version of primary care).

In fact, it’s the way I’ve always wanted and expected to practice medicine!

Question 2

How does my practice differ from the typical traditional practice?

Accepted Answer

You will see and feel the difference immediately when you visit McCain Whole Health Care.   You will experience very short if any wait times to see me. I can take the time to address your health concerns and questions with me; your office visits will never feel rushed.  Because my practice is limited to just a few hundred, not thousands, of patients, I really get to know my patients so I can take a more proactive role in your health and wellness – and be there when you need me.

My goal is to provide you and your family with an experience that will not just meet, but exceed, your expectations for a doctor’s office.

Question 3

What does membership include?

Accepted Answer

Your membership covers all of the primary care services I offer.

It also focuses on nutrition, fitness and exercise, lifestyle management, mental wellness, stress management, health coaching, and chronic disease management. The result is a customized wellness plan to guide you in achieving and maintaining optimum health and disease prevention.

Also, I can provide a great amount of care and care coordination by phone, email and text, including virtual visits when appropriate.

I am available to discuss urgent concerns nights and weekends when needed.  I am working hard to create a practice where you can reach me when you need me, without having to jump through many hoops!

You will enjoy greater convenience and peace of mind. You may also find a reduced need for visits to specialists and the emergency department.
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Question 4

Who does this membership plan work best for?

Accepted Answer

People of all ages benefit from the value-added services at McCain Whole Health Care.
It works especially well for:
 • Patients desiring easy and direct communication with their doctor
 • Patients who want a doctor to address the root cause of illness, not just treat the symptoms
 • Those who want to take part in improving their health and staying well
 • Those with high insurance premiums, high-deductible health plans or no insurance
 • Self-insured businesses seeking to provide their employees with affordable health care and improved wellbeing, while simultaneously reducing everyone’s healthcare spending

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