HELPcare Clinic Rochester

10/31/2025

Learn how tax law changes affect your health care and health insurance options for 2026 at HELPcare Clinic Open Enrollment Open Houses, Nov. 1-13 in Austin and Rochester. Get dates and times here:

https://helpcare.health/2025/10/25/helpcare-clinic-open-houses-for-open-enrollment/

10/27/2025

🌟 New Episode: Fixing the Great American Healthcare Heist 🎙️
In Part 1 of our conversation with Chris Deacon, author of The Great American Healthcare Heist, we exposed how America’s healthcare system became a “coordinated heist”—where patients pay more and get less. 💸

Now in Part 2, we turn to the solutions. 🙌

Chris joins our founder Lee Aase and co-host Dan Hinmon to share practical, hopeful ways we can fix what’s broken—by restoring trust, rebuilding relationships, and removing costly middlemen that stand between patients and the care they need.

💬 “Anything that moves the patient and provider closer together is the right direction,” Chris says—and that’s exactly what we’re doing every day at HELPcare Clinic.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How Direct Primary Care (DPC) reconnects patients and doctors
✅ Why investing in primary care is the smartest move for employers
✅ How HSA reform makes DPC more accessible than ever
✅ What hospital charity programs (501R) can do to protect patients from medical debt
✅ Why restoring joy for doctors and nurses is key to restoring the soul of healthcare

At HELPcare, we’re proving that there’s a better way—one built on relationships, transparency, and prevention. ❤️
🎙️ Listen to Part 2: “Fixing the Great American Healthcare Heist” with Chris Deacon
👉 https://helpcare.health/2025/10/27/solving-the-great-american-healthcare-heist/

If you’ve ever wondered how we can make healthcare personal again, this conversation will give you hope—and a roadmap for real change.

Chris Deacon discusses how employers, unions, and individuals can take meaningful steps to reclaim control—and restore trust—in the system.

10/25/2025

See the HELPcare Clinic Difference for yourself! Learn how you can use your HSA account for membership in 2026 and save even more!

With tax law changes and premium subsidy reductions going into effect for 2026, it's especially important this year to understand [...]

10/22/2025

Monica Anderson joined HELPcare Clinic to learn more about her thyroid health. She appreciated the more extensive lab testing and detailed explanations of what the results meant, and opportunities to try supplements in addition to her medications.

"I feel like a member of their family, there, not just a patient. They know me, they know my family, they care about our future and our health. I choose to have a membership... because of that service and that custom approach that they have, making me feel like my needs are met, long-term and not just in the quick fix."

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10/01/2025

🌟 Take Charge of Your Employee Health Care 🌟

Employers: are you frustrated by skyrocketing health insurance costs and employees skipping care due to high deductibles?

At HELPcare Clinic, we’re changing the game. Precision Signs President Jon Boyer tells how small and mid-sized employers can offer high-quality, personal primary care for $0 out-of-pocket to employees and their families — without breaking the bank.

Watch the video and read the post linked below to learn:
✅ How our corporate membership model works
✅ How combining HELPcare membership with self-funded or level-funded insurance can lower premiums
✅ Real examples of employers who’ve cut costs — some by 20% or more — while improving access to care

📖 Read the full post here ➡️ https://helpcare.health/2025/10/01/take-charge-of-your-employee-health-care/

If you’re an employer (big or small), now’s the time to rethink your benefits strategy. And if you’re an employee, you can share this with your HR team — your health (and wallet) will thank you.

Let’s start a conversation — drop a comment below or send us a message to explore how HELPcare can work for your team. 💬

09/16/2025

For 20+ years, Christy lived with exhaustion and frustration. Then she joined HELPcare Clinic—lost 38 pounds, regained her energy, and even inspired her husband to lose 45! 🙌
Read her transformation story 👉 https://helpcare.health/2025/09/16/from-exhausted-to-energized-christys-helpcare-transformation/

And listen to her interview in our latest episode of Take Charge with HELPcare!

09/11/2025

Join us TONIGHT for “It’s not personal. It’s just Healthcare.” at the Empire Event Center in Rochester.

It’s a compelling 70-minute documentary on what’s broken in the U.S. healthcare system, and what employers across the country are doing to fix it, providing better care at lower cost for them employees.

Social hour is at 6, with the film starting at 7.

Use promo code LEE when you click the link below, and your tickets are free!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/its-not-personal-its-just-healthcare-tickets-1479111906529?aff=oddtdtcreator

09/05/2025

Hey Rochester-Area Employers! This documentary is for you! Learn why your employee health plan premiums keep going up, hear about proven strategies that can give your employees better care at lower cost to you and to them.

"It's not personal. It's just Healthcare" premieres in Rochester on Thursday, Sept. 11 at the Empire Event Center. Social hour and registration starts at 6, with the screening at 7, complete with popcorn and other movie snacks.

See the preview and get your free ticket here using promo code HELPcare

https://helpcare.health/2025/09/03/see-its-not-personal-its-just-healthcare-in-rochester-thursday-sept-11/.

08/04/2025

What if you could get a colonoscopy, hysterectomy, or other procedure for a fraction of the cost—and know the price upfront?

In our latest Take Charge with HELPcare podcast episode, we sat down with Dr. Steve Borene of Renovo Health, a pioneer in Direct Specialty Care. He’s transforming how patients and employers think about healthcare—cutting out the middlemen, eliminating surprise bills, and restoring the relationship between patient and provider.

💬 You’ll hear:
✅ Why patients with insurance still pay cash
✅ How employers are saving $6,000 per procedure
✅ Real patient stories that show the power of transparency
✅ Why physicians are leaving the broken system behind

🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!

👉 https://helpcare.health/2025/08/04/how-direct-specialty-care-is-saving-patients-employers-thousands/

If you’re tired of the healthcare runaround—or if you want a smarter way to take care of your team—this episode is a must-listen.

07/25/2025

Employers! Join us for an eye-opening documentary on what's wrong with the U.S. healthcare and health insurance system, and how employers are taking action to get better coverage and better care for their employees at lower cost.

"It's not personal. It's just Healthcare." premieres Sept. 4 in Austin, MN and will be shown in Rochester, MN on Sept. 11.

See this post for a preview, as well as details on locations and tickets:

https://helpcare.health/2025/07/23/eye-opening-healthcare-documentary-premieres-in-austin-rochester-in-september/

It's presented by the Minnesota chapter of the Free Market Medical Association and sponsored by HELPcare Clinic, North Risk Partners, Self Fund Health and TPAC.

Get most of the health care you need for most of your life through our affordable membership!

07/22/2025

📢 Why Are Health Insurance Premiums So High in Southern Minnesota?

In our latest Take Charge with HELPcare podcast, healthcare policy expert John Kelly highlights a hard truth for many local employers:

💸 Insurance premiums in southern Minnesota are not only higher than the rest of the state: they’re approaching the most expensive in the nation.

That’s a huge burden for small and mid-sized businesses trying to do right by their employees.

But there’s good news, too. In this episode, we explore new options made possible by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including how Direct Primary Care (DPC) can help reduce costs and improve care access—especially when paired with innovative health plan designs.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation now and learn how employers can take charge of their healthcare strategy.

🔗 https://helpcare.health/2025/07/21/what-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-act-means-for-employers/
📍 Learn more at https://helpcare.health

07/14/2025

🎙️ NEW PODCAST EPISODE: Big News for HELPcare Members!

We’ve got exciting news that could mean major savings for HELPcare Clinic members! 💸

On this week’s Take Charge with HELPcare podcast, Lee Aase sits down with healthcare strategist John Kelly to unpack the newly passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act—and what it means for you.

👀 Here’s the headline:
➡️ Starting January 1, 2026, you’ll be able to use your Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for your Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership!

This change has been years in the making and finally gives DPC members the same tax advantages enjoyed by traditional insurance users. In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why DPC is now officially not considered insurance
✅ How HSAs work and why they’re a powerful financial tool
✅ What this means for HELPcare members and future enrollees
✅ What you can do now to get ready for 2026
✅ Other upcoming changes to ACA enrollment and subsidies

If you’re a current HELPcare member or considering joining, this episode is a must-watch. 📺

👉 Watch the full episode here: https://helpcare.health/2025/07/14/a-big-win-for-dpc-and-hsas-what-the-one-big-beautiful-bill-means-for-you/
📅 Effective date: January 1, 2026
💬 Have questions about HSAs or membership? Drop them in the comments or send us a message!