Clinical Autonomy

Category: healthcare

The freedom for a doctor to practice medicine based on evidence and patient needs, not insurance protocols.

Autonomy is why DPC doctors are happier. No more "prior authorizations." No more "you can't order this test because the insurance company says so." If the doctor decides it is medically necessary, they do it. This is the definition of practicing medicine.

Common Examples

• Clinical autonomy allows our DPC physicians to tailor treatment plans to the specific needs of the patient, rather than following rigid insurance billing paths.
• The restoration of clinical autonomy is the single most important factor in the DPC model’s success at retaining talent in the primary care field.