What is Patient / Physician Cooperatives?
Patient Physician Cooperatives is a free thinking non-profit cooperative operating in the greater Portland area since May 2011. Working with patients & providers alike, we have organized a local, sustainable coop that offers affordable access to healthcare without 3rd party insurance involvement. This allows members to seek out healthcare before their issues become critical and to actually develop relationships with their providers. This is a great alternative to expensive insurance for individuals or small businesses that want to provide healthcare for their employees. Our coop includes over 80 providers ranging from MD's, Naturopaths, Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, and more that are offering care and healing to co-op members right now!
The PPC currently seeking to network with health providers who desire more of a relationship with their patients, as well as an alternative to today's insurance/profit system of healthcare. We are meeting with providers in the fields of General Medicine, Women's Health, Mental Health, Diabetes Management and Education, as well as Naturopathy, Acupuncture and Massage.
This is NOT a plea for volunteer services from providers, but an offer to accept members from our cooperative and receive payment from the cooperative apparatus without third-party interference. It is an exciting and completely possible opportunity for patients and physicians!
The PPC is sponsored by 501(c)(3) charity Tomorrow's Bread Today.
Community Meeting - NW Portland
Thursday May 23rd
7:30-8:30 PM
Balanced Pets
1500 NW 18th Ave #102
Portland, Or 97212
Featured speakers Alison Loercher LAc on
"Chinese medicine: The role of emotions in health and disease and optimal wellness".
and Dr Valentine on
"Chinese medicine for pets, and how acupuncture, herbs and food therapy can get your pets back to doing what they love "
Commuminty Meeting - Q Center
PPC Coop Information Meeting
What is the PPC you ask? Check out the list of upcoming meetings hosted by PPC PDX for interested individuals like YOU to come learn more! Listen, learn, ask questions, discuss, and become a member!
Patient Physician Cooperatives is a free thinking non-profit cooperative operating in the greater Portland area since May,2011. Working with patients & providers alike, we have organized a local, sustainable coop that offers affordable access to healthcare without 3rd party insurance involvement. This allows members to seek out healthcare before their issues become critical and to actually develop relationships with their providers. This is a great alternative to expensive insurance for individuals or small businesses that want to provide healthcare for their employees. Our coop includes over 80 providers ranging from MD's, Naturopaths, Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, and more that are offering care and healing to co-op members right now!
Every Third Wednesday
Next: May 15th
7P.M.
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Red and Black Cafe
400 SE 12th Avenue and Oak
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PPC PDX First Ever Member Appreciation Event
PPC would like to invite you to our first Member/Provider appreciation event!!
Join us for dinner, drinks and live music by
Wayward Vessel
www.waywardvessel.com/
Help us to celebrate our first year of the coop!
We will be appointing our board of directors, reviewing our year and direction of the coop.
Please RSVP to attend!
October 19, 2012
7 pm - 10 pm
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The PPC is Making News!
Momentum is building, and the PPC is getting the word out there with news articles & TV spots galore!
Missed Thursday's interview with founder Tony McCormick on KATU? Check out their article on KATU.com:
June 20th, 2012 - By Anna Canzano, On Your Side Investigator, KATU
No insurance? No problem: People joining health co-ops
Getting local! Multnomah Family Care Center makes the local papers with their own take on the PPC:
June 1st, 2012 - By Claire Oliver, The Southwest Community Connection
A direct route to health care
Visit our PRESS page for links to more interviews and articles!
Watch for our ad in the Willamette Week this week!
Willamette Week is publishing a special Alternative Health Issue and it comes out Wednesday!! Hopefully this ad helps spread the word that the PPC is REAL and you don't need insurance to have healthcare. People hear the word "healthcare" and are trained to think of insurance companies and being sick. That is NOT what healthcare should be about. It should be about CARING for your HEALTH. Contact us to find out how YOU can be a part of this great co-op and see a provider right away!
Morgan is standing by at (971) 313-8354
Spread the word!
Did you catch us on KOIN 6 NEWS TONIGHT?
Great spot on the PDX PPC on KOIN 6 news! If you missed it, check out the video on the KOIN 6 website!
http://www.koinlocal6.com/mediacenter/local.aspx?videoid=3140800
Online Application Portal Launched
9/6/2011
The secure online application portal has been launched! To submit an application, go to Member Info > Enroll Online, or click here.
Blog Interview with Tony McCormick
7/13/2011
Tony McCormick of PPC PDX talks with Bret Evan in an interview posted to his website today. Please check out the links below for more information and to listen to his interview.
Click here for Bret's post on his website. For the direct audio (MP3), right click here and Save As to your computer.