Fulcrum Family Health

02/04/2026

Thank you to our scientists for keeping an eye on the Nipah virus. Global collaboration is critical to protect all people from another pandemic.

01/30/2026

Another reason to find an independent physician. No facility fees!

01/27/2026

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01/19/2026

Updated: January 14, 2026
CDC can’t keep up with how fast measles is spreading. South Carolina is reporting over 500 cases with 2 confirmed cases on University campuses.

In outbreaks, children can receive Measles vaccine as early as 6 months. The highest risk of death, hospitalization and complications are in those that are not vaccinated.

01/17/2026

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a group of ambitious physicians working together to prove that healthcare can be accessible and affordable. Great job Casco Bay Direct Primary Care!

With rising medical costs, the direct primary care model is gaining traction in Maine.

01/15/2026

At Fulcrum Family Health, we are all about relationships. Health is not just about getting the right information. Health is about trusting the person that is advising you. Imaging having an open-minded, knowledgeable physician in your corner. Our job is to listen, educate and help support you to make the best decisions for you. We also love to have a little fun along the way.

01/11/2026

Fulcrum Family Health is a direct primary care practice combining modern technology with old-fashioned service.

12/25/2025

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is growing exponentially for a reason. Patients want a better relationship with their physician. Its really is that simple.

Medicine the way it used to be. Come check out what everyone is talking about.

What was a niche aspect of medical care just a few years ago has exploded to thousands of practices across the country. In direct primary care, medical providers don’t take insurance. Instead, their patients pay a monthly subscription fee. In exchange they get easier access, longer appointments, a...

12/04/2025

Consider direct primary care (DPC) and partner with a local physcian to get personalized, safe, evidence-based care. Telehealth is wonderful if it is part of a long-term relationship with a physician that knows you.

“In order to facilitate the illegal prescriptions, He paid nurse practitioners around the country up to $60,000 per month to refill prescriptions without clinical interaction, and enabled an 'auto-refill' technology feature where patients could receive prescriptions without clinical interaction for years based on an auto-generated email sent each month requesting additional prescriptions.”

A San Francisco jury convicted the founder and a former top doctor at telehealth company Done Global of conspiring to distribute Adderall and other stimulants online. | A San Francisco jury convicted the founder and a former top doctor at telehealth company Done Global of conspiring to distribute Ad...

11/26/2025

We are THANKFUL this courageous physician decided to put her patients first and join the direct primary care (DPC) movement working to fix this broken healthcare system.

Dr. Catherine Batz was awarded the 2025 Maine Osteopathic Association Young Physician of the Year. We couldn't be more thrilled to welcome to our Fulcrum Family Health team to start in January 2026!

Learn more about Dr. Batz.

Joanna Rulf, DO is an osteopathic physician specializing in primary care and integrative medicine. She delivers evidence-based primary care

11/22/2025

Dr. Joanna Rulf gives some more context to the difficult decision for insurance next year. Open enrollment is until December 15th. Consider if DPC can help you and yours improve their access to care and save money on expenses. Check out our blog and reach out!

https://www.fulcrumfamilyhealth.com/post/easing-healthcare-costs-in-2026-and-how-dpc-membership-can-help

Fulcrum Family Health is a direct primary care practice combining modern technology with old-fashioned service.