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Back to EpisodesFilling the Void: DPC Response to Clinic Closures and Community Needs in New Orleans
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Today Dr. Emily Holt, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) physician based in New Orleans, shares her inspiring journey from working in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) and university clinics to opening her own DPC practice amidst a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. The discussion dives deep into the effects of the "one big beautiful bill," the challenges facing marginalized communities following recent legislative changes, and innovative ways DPC physicians in Louisiana are collaborating to fill healthcare gaps. The episode also highlights the power of community-driven solutions, nonprofit partnerships, and coalition-building among DPC practitioners to improve access to affordable, relationship-based care. Whether you’re a physician, patient, or healthcare advocate, this episode offers firsthand insight into DPC, healthcare advocacy, and the current realities for patients and providers in New Orleans and beyond. Recorded July 2025.
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