New health care option
January 08, 2016 11:00 am •
Sen. Merv Riepe of Ralston has proposed legislation (LB817) that would create a new health care option enabling Nebraskans to contract directly with physicians for primary medical care. Nebraskans could have an alternative to health insurance for getting basic health care under LB 817, introduced by Sen. Merv Riepe of Omaha. The bill would allow what are called direct primary care agreements, under which patients would pay a flat monthly fee to their family doctor or nurse practitioner in return for getting their primary care needs met.
His direct primary care bill would offer patients a range of comprehensive primary services, including routine care, regular checkups, preventive care and health care coordination for a flat, recurring monthly fee priced similar to a utility bill, Riepe said.
Riepe is a retired hospital administrator.
