CME Accredited

Brian Reinhardt, MD

Caring for the poor has so many complexities. In our time together, we will explore one model of caring for the poor--direct primary care (DPC). As a lesser known approach to healthcare, we will begin with a nuts and bolts explanation of how DPC operates. Then, we will see the areas where DPC shines in caring for the poor. We think that DPC is one spoke, amongst multiple, in the wheel of caring for the poor. For this wheel to operate well, we must support each other. Finally, we will challenge you to ask how you are uniquely wired to fit into this wheel.

Robert Doe, MD

The gospel of Luke, written by a physician, guides us in the supernatural way of healing that was common in the early church. Western medicine has moved, in the last 100 years, away from a "priestly" model of function for healthcare professionals into a more scientific and business role. Mission medicine, such as was described by Dr. Daniel Fountain, incorporates the gospel of the kingdom in effective ways. We will explore models of integration of Body, Soul and Spirit care into our current practice of medicine. The specific experience of our Urgent and Primary Care clinic in Kona Hawaii, done in conjunction with YWAM Kona, will illustrate several approaches and possibilities.

CME Accredited

Cheryl Ho, MD

While recent news has focused on COVID-19, people who use drugs have been hit even harder by the opioid overdose epidemic in this current fentanyl era. The goal of this workshop is to discuss a new paradigm for buprenorphine treatment: the primary goal of treatment is to prevent fatal overdose; the key outcome we measure is retention in care. Such a care model emphasizes starting and staying on buprenorphine using a low-barrier, patient-centered approach grounded in harm reduction principles. We will focus on strategies for serving highly vulnerable populations, including those who are unsheltered, use polysubstances, and/or have serious mental illness. We will highlight new strategies including microdosing, long acting injectables, and telemedicine.

Joe Weidner, MD with panel

The most common model for primary healthcare in underserved settings is the FQHC framework. While FQHCs have afforded vast numbers of US communities with care they would not otherwise have had access to, this panel will discuss other financially viable models for Christian healthcare for the poor. Two clinics and a faith-based consulting team will discuss their experience with outside-of-the-box models of care, supported by private practice, concierge patients, and/or a nonprofit foundation." Panelist: Cheryl Ho; Angel Bymaster