For some docs, direct patient care + discounted rad services = freedom

A Florida primary-care physician who gave up the red tape of reimbursement for the hands-on of monthly retainer payments directly from patients—and for a single, discounted contract with a radiology practice—has gotten her story told in her local newspaper.

“I want to take back control. I want to be my own boss,” Rebekah Bernard, MD, told the Naples Daily News. “I’m really interested in helping working people.”

Click below to read the piece.

Dave Pearson

Dave P. has worked in journalism, marketing and public relations for more than 30 years, frequently concentrating on hospitals, healthcare technology and Catholic communications. He has also specialized in fundraising communications, ghostwriting for CEOs of local, national and global charities, nonprofits and foundations.

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