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Doctor Ditches Insurance for Subscription-Based Care Model

7/3/2025

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Dr. Lorna Shanks, a dedicated family medicine physician in Northeast Portland, has taken a bold step away from the traditional insurance-driven healthcare model. After 14 years of feeling rushed and bogged down by paperwork, she launched her own subscription-based practice last September, prioritizing meaningful patient care and fostering deeper connections with those she serves.

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Story summary

Dr. Lorna Shanks, a dedicated family medicine physician in Northeast Portland, has taken a bold step away from the traditional insurance-driven healthcare model. After 14 years of feeling rushed and bogged down by paperwork, she launched her own subscription-based practice last September, prioritizing meaningful patient care and fostering deeper connections with those she serves.