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Welcome back to The Uprising Show! In today’s episode, Vivek sits down with Dr. Nicole Hemkes, owner and medical director of Advocate MD, to explore the world of direct primary care and how it’s transforming patient and provider experiences. Tired of the “rushed” and “factory line” style of traditional fee-for-service medicine, Dr. Hemkes shares her journey from burnout to building her own DPC practice in Madison, Wisconsin. We dive into why time and trust matter in healthcare, what employers often get wrong about quality care, and how giving patients real access to physicians can reduce costs, cut unnecessary referrals, and lead to better outcomes. Don’t miss Dr. Nicole Hemkes’ candid, rapid-fire takes on the chaos of employer healthcare and the most underrated fixes for better care. Tune in for an eye-opening look at what happens when doctors reclaim control over how they practice, and patients reap the benefits.

Timestamps:

00:00 Burnout and finding fulfillment

03:47 Importance of trusted primary care

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