What is Dr. Jennifer’s Story?
Dr. Jennifer tells her story in an interview with Maryal Concepcion on the podcast My DPC Story.
What is Lifestyle Medicine?
Dr. Jennifer is certified through The American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Lifestyle medicine addresses the root causes of disease with evidence-based therapies in lifestyle behaviors such as diet, exercise, sleep and stress.
Are you an integrative medicine provider?
While Dr. Jennifer is not certified in integrative medicine, she is open to multiple ways of healing and knowledgable about a broad range of treatment options. If you are seeking a primary care provider who can coordinate your care across a range of traditional and alternative approaches, Dr. Jennifer can provide the support you need. When appropriate, Dr. Jennifer refers patients to a network of nutrition, acupuncture and other alternative providers.
What is The Complete Health Improvement Plan (CHIP)?
The Complete Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) is a research tested, intensive lifestyle medicine intervention solution designed to prevent, arrest, and facilitate the reversal of many common chronic diseases. CHIP uses a holistic health approach, providing guidance and support for the way individuals eat, move, manage stress, sleep, manage emotional wellbeing, self-worth and happiness.
What is Walk With a Doc?
Walk With a Doc organizes free doctor-led walking groups. Attending a Walk is a great way to get some steps, learn about health and meet new friends. Join Dr. Jennifer every 1st and 3rd Saturday at 8 am at Worthington Place Mall.
Can small businesses purchase DPC memberships?
DPC memberships are a great way to cover your employees’ primary healthcare needs, so you can purchase a less expensive high-deductible insurance plan to cover catastrophic costs like major surgery, emergencies, specialists and hospitalization. Please contact Dr. Jennifer for more information on memberships for your business.
What is Direct Primary Care?
The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is a practice and payment model where patients pay their physician or practice directly in the form of monthly payments for their primary care services. Physicians do not bill insurance and are not limited by insurance company rules, like 15 minute office visits. And patients enjoy a fixed, predictable monthly cost, with no copay or cost per visit.
What is a Cost Sharing Plan?
A medical cost sharing group is an alternative to traditional insurance. It can be used to pay for expenses that are not included in your Direct Primary Care membership, such as surgery, hospitalizations, specialist care, and Emergency Room or Urgent Care visits.
Dr. Hetrick is partnered with SederaHealth.
What if I have health insurance?
As a DPC practice, we do not accept insurance. However, it is important to have health insurance or a cost sharing plan for emergencies. Your Direct Primary Care membership does not include “catastrophic” care such as surgery or hospitalizations, or specialist care.
Many people find a high-deductible plan or cost-sharing plan, combined with a monthly membership in Direct Primary Care, gives them the lowest healthcare cost.