Please join us 8/29 from 4:30pm-7pm for an open house ..read more

Dr. Josh Umbher of AtlasMD DPC interviewed on WBUR 2/3/23 https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2023/02/03/primary-care-doctor-membership ..read more

Notes from January 2023 Food as Medicine Forum with Dr. Oren Gersten, and Jason Gootman MS, health coach Here’s the information Dr. Oren shared about an herbal remedy for respiratory infections. Here’s the information Dr. Oren shared about the relationship between processed meat and cancer. Jason’s goal setting workshop Guidelines Feel free to work by yourself or in a group of any size. Let’s keep our conversations respectful even when our opinions differ. If you’re struggling with a significant challenge, feel free to approach us afterward. Workshopping Format Harvesting answ ..read more

Coming up 1/17 virtual community wellness forum with Dr. Oren and Jason Gootman discussing the topic food as medicine. Free and open to the public please RSVP using event brite link below. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/food-as-medicine-tickets-488722741877 ..read more

https://www.mainepublic.org/health/2022-12-05/a-new-health-insurer-in-maine-hopes-its-unique-approach-will-encourage-primary-care-and-lower-costs ..read more

This are the “show notes” from the Lifestyle as Medicine forum hosted by Oren Gersten, MD and Jason Gootman Longevity of Okinawans and Healthy Aging in Blue Zones   https://www.verywellhealth.com/the-okinawans-key-to-healthy-aging-2223603   “Not only do Okinawans live longer, but they age incredibly well. Many of the centenarians studied were lean, energetic and had low rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease and cancer.”   "Those studied had clean, healthy arteries, low cholesterol, and low homocysteine levels. Researchers believe these low, healthy levels may decrease t ..read more

Big announcement from Taro Health on a new DPC friendly insurance option in Maine. If you already use DPC rest assured this is totally OPTIONAL and will not affect our rates or services. We are most excited that DPC will be a front and center part of this plan making great primary care the cornerstone of health. https://www.pressherald.com/2022/08/31/new-insurer-in-maines-aca-marketplace-to-offer-hybrid-health-insurance ..read more

As a loyal Portland DPC patient, I wanted you to be among the first to know about an exciting expansion of Direct Primary Care in Maine. In the coming weeks, you may see some media announcements and internet advertisements from a company I and other DPCs have partnered with called Taro Health. Taro Health is offering a first-in-the-nation health insurance plan which allows people to buy a normal ACA-compliant insurance coverage which will INCLUDE a membership at a DPC practice. Taro Health is a partner, but DPC is still 100% independent and will always be available to those with or without i ..read more

https://www.wmtw.com/article/maine-doctors-pilot-direct-primary-care-model-to-improve-medical-care/40562044 ..read more

Hot off the Press! In the next open enrollment period Mainers in the Portland area will be able to sign up for an insurance plan which allows them to select a Direct Primary Care doctor as their PCP. This is a huge step forward in making DPC more accessible and affordable. The quality and personalized nature of DPC will remain unchanged and of course anyone with or without insurance can still join a DPC practice for a low monthly fee. Those already enrolled in a DPC practice will be unaffected. Stay tuned for more details. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220608005239/en/Health-Insur ..read more