Information about Member Medical
If you have ever felt frustrated dealing with the healthcare system, then you are not alone. Between increasing insurance rates, filming claims, and finding an available and caring healthcare provider, managing your healthcare can seem like a chore that no one wants to mess with.
But what if we told you that it doesn’t have to be that way?
That’s why we created Member Medical Direct Primary Care: to restore medical practice to its roots in personalized care between you and your provider–the way healthcare should always be. With Member Medical, you will be satisfied with your care, not frustrated by paperwork, insurance, and third-party interference.
So, how are we different?
With Traditional Insurance based Practices…
- You deal with copays, insurance claims, making up uncovered costs and expenses.
- Small businesses often can’t afford to provide healthcare benefits to employees due to increasing costs and requirements.
- Physicians can accept as many patients as they want, often leaving offices crowded and understaffed, and resulting in long waiting room times, overbooked appointments, and a rushed environment once inside the office.
- People who don’t need frequent medical attention often miss out on preventative care and building a relationship with a provider due to costs.
With Member Medical Direct Primary Care…
- You have a single monthly membership rate, without the hassle of insurance, to cover your primary healthcare costs.
- Small businesses can experience significant cost savings and employees will receive unlimited visits with a primary care provider–with no copay!
- Small businesses can experience significant cost savings and employees will receive unlimited visits with a primary care provider–with no copay!
- Individuals can build a partnership with a personal physician and can take advantage of preventative care and wellness.
Team
Christy Holder, APRN
Christy is a Kentucky native. Her hometown is Cave City but she has called Elizabethtown home since 2011.Christy has been with Member Medical, DPC since the beginning and is our head APRN. Christy earned her Masters in Science of Nursing from Western Kentucky University and is highly experienced in multiple fields to include: pulmonary/critical care, sleep medicine, and family medicine.
When asked what she enjoys most about working at Member Medical Christy said that she has enjoyed taking on the challenge of being Elizabethtown’s first Direct Primary Care practice and changing the public view on insurance driven care. For her it has been an experience of a lifetime providing much needed care not only to her patients but to the community as well.
In her spare time Christy enjoys golfing, hiking and traveling.
Sarah Bertoli, APRN
Sarah is another Kentucky native. She was born and raised in Meade county, Kentucky. Sarah has been with Member Medical, DPC since April 2023 and is an APRN. Sarah earned her Masters in Science of Nursing from Indiana Wesleyan University. Her background has primarily been in Emergency Medicine.
When asked what she enjoys most about working at Member Medical Sarah said it’s the extended visits she gets to have with each patient. She enjoys that she isn’t rushed from one room to the next and is able to answer all her patients’ questions and concerns.
In her spare time Sarah enjoys hanging out with her daughter, Harper, tending to her many plants, and spending time with friends and family.
Hannah Warnshuis, Office Manager
Hannah was born in Elizabethtown but spent much of her childhood moving from state to state but ultimately she calls Kentucky home. Hannah wears many hats at Member Medical but her official title is Office Manager. Hannah earned her Associates in Business Management and Administration and became a certified Nursing Assistant through Elizabethtown Community and Technical College.
When asked what she enjoys most about working at Member Medical Hannah said that she enjoys being immersed in the community we serve. Hannah enjoys going out to local businesses to educate locals on what direct primary care is. Hannah truly believes that at Member Medical we provide your health, your care, your way.
In her spare time Hannah enjoys staying busy! Her list of activities include spending time with her kids, Shelby and Silas, reading, tending to her plants, running and being a ballpark mama.
Pamela Phillips, Lab Supervisor
Pam is our resident German and was born in Frankfurt, Germany but ultimately settled in Elizabethtown around the age of 11. She has been with Member Medical since July 2020 and is our Laboratory Supervisor. Pam became a certified Nursing Assistant through Elizabethtown Community and Technical College and received her phlebotomy from Kentucky School of Phlebotomy. Pam’s background has primarily been in pharmacy.
When asked what she enjoys most about working at Member Medical Pam said it’s getting to know the patients. Because Member Medical provides extended visits to each of its patients Pam gets to know everyone on a personal level. It makes coming to work more enjoyable when it’s patients that become friends coming in.
In her spare time Pam enjoys hanging out with her boys, Liam and Miles, loving on her puppy, Winnie, singing, kayaking, fishing and ultimately enjoying life’s adventure.
Samantha Perkins, Front Office Administrator
Sam is a Heinz 57 and from a little bit of everywhere due to her dad being in the army. She has lived in Kentucky since she was a freshman in high school and claims Kentucky as her own. Sam joined Member Medical in July 2023. She has an Associates in Business Administration from McKendree University. Her background has mostly been in banking but she is excited to start a new career with Member Medical.
When asked what she enjoys most about working at Member Medical she said getting to know all the patients on an individual basis is wonderful. She truly feels like patients aren’t just a number at Member Medical and the practice cares for each person.
In her spare time Sam enjoys spending time with her kids, Gibson and Elias, DIY crafts, stargazing and kayaking.