Insights for Modern Clinics

4Health Family Medicine, a DPC practice based in Maine, opened its doors with just 50 patients. One year later, it has grown to over 400 patients, well ahead of its projections. For Dr. Su-Anne Hammond, founder of 4Health Family Medicine, that decision wasn’t impulsive—it was the culmination of nearly two decades of experience, frustration, and ultimately, clarity.

PatientPulse is designed to help practices stay connected with patients automatically, using smart cohorts, message templates, and scheduled outreach — all working together behind the scenes.

In a time where medicine can feel rushed and impersonal, Welcome Health has built something different: a DPC practice rooted in access, affordability, and community. Dr. Lamberts helped other physicians launch their own DPC practices, and three years ago, those efforts formalized into a partnership that became Welcome Health. Three independent practices merged into one.

When Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care launched four years ago, the goal was clear: create a Direct Primary Care (DPC) experience that worked better for patients, clinicians, and employers alike. However, it quickly became evident that scaling the practice would require a partner designed for DPCs. Enter, Akute Health.

Breakthroughs happen when we connect parts into systems - whether that’s Kyoto and Seattle research teams, or labs, devices and EHRs inside a clinic. If we want better answers for complex conditions, we need interoperable tools and collaborative mindsets.

Have you started your direct primary care practice, but are struggling to get patients in to fill your panel? That is ok! All businesses have highs and lows and the initial momentum from starting and getting some press eventually wears off. Now it's time to really dig into the details of how to grow your practice so that it is sustainable for you and allows you to focus on patients (the reason you got into DPC) rather than marketing or business operations.