“The only thing that actually reduces mortality and morbidity in primary care is a long-term relationship with a PCP.”

In this conversation, MTVA explores the fast-growing movement of direct primary care (DPC) with special guest Peter Lazzopina, MD - Founder of Frontier Direct Care in Texas.

Based in the Rio Grande Valley, Frontier has grown organically from a single-man operation to a thriving network that’s redefining access, cost, and outcomes.

Dr. Lazzopina describes how relationship-based medicine works better for patients, employers and providers.

The model keeps physician panel sizes small, visits long, and incentives fully aligned—resulting in high provider morale, better health outcomes, and big savings for employers.

By partnering with Frontier, the city of McAllen, TX reduced ER visits by 74% in just one year. In two years, Frontier saved the city $8 million!

Dr. Lazzopina and Frontier are proving that DPC can help solve our primary care crisis!

This is a grassroots movement with real momentum—and one that can’t be ignored!

NOTE: Frontier Direct Care has a business relationship with MTVA Board Member Dr. Steve Schutzer’s company Upswing Health. This episode is NOT sponsored by Upswing nor Frontier.

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