In this episode, Skip Lowe and Colton Storla of North Risk Partners interview Dr. Jon Van Der Veer, DO, founder of Hy-Vee Health Exemplar Care, to discuss the benefits of direct primary care (DPC). They explore how DPC’s membership model improves patient access, transparency, and preventive care, while reducing costs and administrative burdens for employers. The conversation highlights real-world examples, the importance of strong patient-provider relationships, and the challenges of traditional insurance. The hosts share their own experience implementing DPC in employer health plans, underscoring its potential to transform healthcare delivery for businesses and employees.

This is Community Connected Health, the podcast where we explore how employers, healthcare innovators, and advisors are transforming the way healthcare is delivered — right in their own communities. This podcast is hosted by Skip Lowe and Colton Storla of North Risk Partners, and new episodes release on the first Monday of each month on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you find your podcasts. You can also connect with the hosts through LinkedIn or via email. If you're ready to rethink your health plan, empower your employees, and build something better — you're in the right place.

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