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Jeffrey St. Firmin, PA-C

Jeffrey St. Firmin, PA-C, is a Fort Lauderdale native and graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, where he earned his degree in Clinical Laboratory Science with a minor in Chemistry. He completed his Physician Assistant training at Nova Southeastern University in 2017 and began his clinical career in orthopedic surgery before transitioning into emergency medicine. With over seven years of acute care experience, Jeffrey witnessed how fragmented follow-up often led patients back to the ER. That insight drives his commitment to direct primary care and wellness today—where he provides timely, personalized care focused on prevention, empowerment, and long-term health outcomes.

A New Standard for Employee-Centered Benefits
A New Standard for Employee-Centered Benefits DPC Membership Benefits

A New Standard for Employee-Centered Benefits

Takeaways Direct Primary Care transforms employee health costs from a volatile expense into a predictable, fixed monthly budget, offering transparent financial control for small businesses. The model ensures superior care quality through unlimited access, longer appointments, and direct physician communication, which actively reduces expensive emergency room visits and employee sick…
January 19, 2026
Direct Primary Care: Transforming Health Access for Every Budget
Direct Primary Care: Transforming Health Access for Every Budget The Economics of Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care: Transforming Health Access for Every Budget

Takeaways Direct Primary Care (DPC) eliminates insurance billing for routine visits, replacing it with a low, predictable monthly fee to restore doctor-patient control and transparency. DPC significantly reduces overall healthcare costs by preventing costly emergencies and hospitalizations through timely access and proactive, personalized chronic care management. Unlike concierge medicine, DPC…
January 12, 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Direct Primary Care with a High-Deductible Health Plan and HSA
The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Direct Primary Care with a High-Deductible Health Plan and HSA The Economics of Direct Primary Care

The Ultimate Guide to Pairing Direct Primary Care with a High-Deductible Health Plan and HSA

Takeaways Effective January 1, 2026, new federal legislation allows you to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) funds to pay for Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership fees, provided the fees stay within specified limits. Combining DPC with an HDHP and HSA creates a triple-benefit financial strategy: pre-tax contributions, tax-free growth,…
Revolutionizing At-Home Diagnostics: The Convergence of Painless Technology and Direct Primary Care (DPC)
Revolutionizing At-Home Diagnostics: The Convergence of Painless Technology and Direct Primary Care (DPC) DPC Membership Benefits

Revolutionizing At-Home Diagnostics: The Convergence of Painless Technology and Direct Primary Care (DPC)

What you learn when reading this article Painless capillary collection technology provides clinically accurate diagnostic results while significantly reducing patient discomfort and anxiety associated with traditional venipuncture. The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model integrates mobile phlebotomy to eliminate hidden healthcare costs, such as travel and waiting time, while offering transparent,…
December 29, 2025
Hitting the Reset Button on Healthcare: Discovering Personalized Direct Primary Care in Fort Myers
Hitting the Reset Button on Healthcare: Discovering Personalized Direct Primary Care in Fort Myers DPC Membership Benefits

Hitting the Reset Button on Healthcare: Discovering Personalized Direct Primary Care in Fort Myers

Takeaways Direct Primary Care (DPC) eliminates insurance bureaucracy and surprise billing through a single, transparent monthly membership fee, bringing financial predictability to routine healthcare. The DPC model dramatically reduces the patient-to-doctor ratio, allowing for extended, unhurried appointments and direct access via text or phone, strengthening the critical patient-provider relationship. Focusing…
December 22, 2025
Understanding Florida’s Regulatory Framework for Mobile IV and Phlebotomy
Understanding Florida’s Regulatory Framework for Mobile IV and Phlebotomy DPC Membership Benefits

Understanding Florida’s Regulatory Framework for Mobile IV and Phlebotomy

Takeaways Mobile healthcare providers in Florida must secure dual entity licensure, requiring both an AHCA Health Care Clinic license for the mobile unit and federal CLIA certification if performing any patient testing. All mobile IV therapy operations must operate under the direct clinical supervision of a licensed Medical Director to…
December 15, 2025
The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model offers a crucial advantage during health events like Red Tide by providing immediate, personalized access to a provider for symptom evaluation and proactive health planning, circumventing typical long wait times.
A Proactive Approach to Managing Your Health During Red Tide Season in SWFL Healthcare Topics

A Proactive Approach to Managing Your Health During Red Tide Season in SWFL

Takeaways Red Tide exposure, primarily through inhalation or contaminated shellfish, presents risks ranging from respiratory irritation to Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning, making awareness of severe symptoms and prompt medical consultation essential. The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model offers a crucial advantage during health events like Red Tide by providing immediate, personalized…
December 7, 2025
Beyond the Office Visit: How Telehealth and Digital Tools Are Reshaping Direct Primary Care
Beyond the Office Visit: How Telehealth and Digital Tools Are Reshaping Direct Primary Care Healthcare Topics

Beyond the Office Visit: How Telehealth and Digital Tools Are Reshaping Direct Primary Care

Takeaways Modern DPC models are increasingly incorporating virtual tools that give patients easier, faster access to care. Remote monitoring and secure messaging help manage chronic conditions and maintain strong physician relationships between visits. Patients should ask what digital options are available today and what innovations may be on the horizon.…
November 30, 2025
How Small Businesses Can Leverage Direct Primary Care to Reduce Costs and Boost Employee Retention
How Small Businesses Can Leverage Direct Primary Care to Reduce Costs and Boost Employee Retention The Economics of Direct Primary Care

How Small Businesses Can Leverage Direct Primary Care to Reduce Costs and Boost Employee Retention

Takeaways Direct Primary Care offers predictable monthly costs that help small businesses reduce insurance-related financial strain. Improved access to care leads to fewer sick days, stronger employee engagement, and higher workplace satisfaction. Pairing DPC with a high-deductible or reimbursement plan creates a flexible, compliance-ready solution for modern HR needs. Why…
November 23, 2025
Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine: Cost, Access, and Fit
Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine: Cost, Access, and Fit The Economics of Direct Primary Care

Direct Primary Care vs. Concierge Medicine: Cost, Access, and Fit

Takeaways Direct Primary Care focuses on affordability and simplicity, using flat monthly fees instead of insurance billing for primary care services. Concierge Medicine combines an annual retainer with insurance billing to offer enhanced access, smaller panels, and premium-level service for those seeking convenience. Patients should weigh predictable costs versus premium…
November 16, 2025