HELPcare Clinic Rochester

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!

06/30/2025

🌟 Is it time to fall back in love with practicing medicine? 🌟

If you're a physician, nurse practitioner, or PA who's feeling burned out by the broken healthcare system—you're not alone. But there’s a better way.

In our latest episode of the Take Charge with HELPcare podcast, we explore how HELPcare is restoring the soul of healthcare by helping practitioners take back control of their careers.

💡 Imagine seeing just 7 patients a day
💬 Spending 30–60 minutes with each one
🤝 Building real relationships instead of racing the clock
🏥 Being a part-owner in your own local clinic
💙 Practicing medicine the way it was meant to be

Our “GOT LIFE” framework helps practitioners thrive with values like Growth, Ownership, Teamwork, Love, Integrity, Flexibility, and Excellence.

🎧 Listen to the episode and learn how we're creating life-giving clinics—for both patients and practitioners.

https://helpcare.health/2025/06/30/how-helpcare-is-giving-practitioners-back-their-purpose/

👉 Ready to take charge of your career? Visit helpcare.health and click “HELPcare Careers” in the top right.

05/16/2025

You're a member, not a number.
You get affordable, personal care.
We HELP you take charge of your health.

Learn how you can get the primary care experience you've been missing!

https://helpcare.health/2025/05/14/what-makes-helpcare-clinic-unique/

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

05/02/2025

Because our practitioners can be owners instead of employees, they don't feel like they're just cogs in a machine, so our patients don't feel like widgets on an assembly line. https://helpcare.health/2025/05/01/got-life-how-helpcare-is-restoring-the-soul-of-health-care/

03/10/2025

EMPLOYERS! Have lunch and learn how you can provide better primary care benefits for your employees while saving on monthly health plan premiums. March 26 in Rochester or April 30 in Austin. https://helpcare.health/2025/03/10/employers-learn-how-to-save-through-health-insurance-with-helpcare/

03/01/2025

HELPcare Group Fast IV is our FREE group challenge, encouraging everyone to "up their game" in fasting to improve their health. It starts Tuesday March 4 and runs through Friday, March 7. Do whatever level of fasting is a stretch for you. Maybe it's trying a 16:8 fast every day, or one meal a day ( ). Lent starts Wednesday, so maybe that's another motivation for you to give it a try.

It's FREE to join our , and you'll also lower your food costs!

02/13/2025

Join us at Mayo Civic Center this weekend!

02/04/2025

We saw our first patient at HELPcare Clinic three years ago this morning! We're counting our blessings: more than 1,800 members between Austin and Rochester, and a great team to serve them! We look forward to continued growth and service to our communities.

https://helpcare.health/2025/02/04/celebrating-helpcare-clinics-third-birthday/

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

01/30/2025

Take Charge of Your Health is our philosophy at HELPcare Clinic, and it’s also the title of this new video. Our passion is HELPing people take charge of their health, their health care and their health care career.

Our membership in Austin and Rochester has tripled in the last two years, and we’re also getting contacted by people interested in having HELPcare Clinic come to their communities.

We’re looking for people who would like to join us in serving our members as a provider (physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant), as a nurse, as a receptionist or in other support positions.

If you’re interested, check out our new HELPcare Careers page and get in touch!

https://helpcare.health/helpcare-careers/

Learn more about membership at

https://helpcare.health/clinic-landing-page/