Registration Now Open for Discover Direct Primary Care on June 25 in Traverse City. Learn how DPC can cut costs and boost employee care.

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Registration Now Open for Discover Direct Primary Care on  June 25 in Traverse City.  Learn how DPC can cut costs and boost employee care.

TRAVERSE CITY, MI [May, 8 2025] – Employers and HR leaders interested in discovering the benefits of a compliant Direct Primary Care (DPC) focused health plan are encouraged to register now for a ground-breaking event co-presented by Table Health and Ford Insurance Agency.

Explore the transformative potential of DPC for your workplace health benefits. This dynamic event will take place Wednesday, June 25, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM at The Barrel Room in Traverse City in the Grand Traverse Commons and offers a unique opportunity to learn from local employers, experienced brokers, DPC physicians, and featured guest speaker Matt Ohrt, author of "Save Your Company, Don't Feed the Beast - The Employer Healthcare Success Formula”.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into:

• Real-world experiences of local employers who have successfully implemented DPC.

• How DPC offers a cost-effective yet higher-quality alternative to traditional health insurance.

• Strategies for empowering employees in their healthcare journey with dedicated support.

• The mechanisms behind DPC's ability to lower healthcare costs while enhancing care quality.

Our expert panel and speakers include:

• Ben Butler (HIPnation)  is an experienced insurance broker who partners with organizations to provide clients with flexible and cost-saving health benefit solutions that effectively support their employees’ diverse healthcare needs..
   

• Madison Ford (Ford Insurance Agency) is a dynamic local professional specializing in employee benefits.  With a passion for reimagining the traditional benefits landscape, Madison delivers innovative and alternative solutions that strategically balance employer goals with employee engagement and long-term value. His fresh approach blends creativity with data-driven thinking, enabling organizations to attract, support, and retain talent through customized, forward-thinking benefits strategies. Madison’s work emphasizes meaningful engagement, ensuring benefits are truly utilized and appreciated by employees.
   

• Rob Hanal (TentCraft) has worked for TentCraft in Traverse City for nearly a decade where he is currently the Director of People (HR) and Space (Facilities). He is also the immediate Past President for the Traverse Area Human Resources Association and currently serves as Board Trustee. Born and raised in Traverse City, he is a graduate of Traverse City West Senior High, and went on to study at Grand Valley State University where he earned a BS in Integrative Studies.Rob spent the first half of his almost 20 year career in Utah, Oregon, and California working in the Outdoor Industry in various HR roles. He boomeranged back to Traverse City to start a family in 2016 with his wife and two young sons. His HR superpowers are Adaptability and Continuous Improvement, and that is part of what led TentCraft down the path of turning their focus away from traditional healthcare and replacing it with a cash pay model. This model has three elements to it: Direct Primary Care (Table Health), Major Medical Cost Sharing Community (Sedera), and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for Dental and Vision care (Drawbridge).
   

• Abe Manthei (The Manthei Group) is the Director of Missional Development for the Manthei Group, a Michigan-based collection of family-owned businesses in the manufacturing and real estate markets.  Over the last several years, Abe has led his family from focusing its charity work on predominately foreign endeavors to shifting much of this focus onto helping the employees of the Manthei Group grow to become better versions of themselves. This has included establishing a direct primary care clinic with Table Health adjacent to the Manthei Group's largest facility.
   

• Vince WinklerPrins, MD, FAAFP (Table Health) is a board-certified DPC family physician at Table Health. Dr. WinklerPrins attended undergrad and medical school at the University of Michigan. With decades of experience as a family physician across various settings, including Michigan, Wisconsin, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., The Netherlands, and Brazil, he brings a wealth of clinical knowledge. Dr. WinklerPrins has also held high-level academic positions at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine and Georgetown University's School of Medicine and has  received numerous teaching and clinical awards. 
   

• (Featured Speaker) Matt Ohrt (Author, Consultant, National Speaker, FMMA Chapter Leader). Over the course of a 25-year HR career, Matt served as an executive leader for prominent companies, including Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Fortune Brands, and Badger Mining, which was recognized as the #1 Great Place to Work in America by SHRM and Forbes. In 2016, as VP of HR at Merrill Steel, he spearheaded a five-year health plan transformation that saved the company and its employees over $5 million. In 2018, Matt founded the Healthcare Best Practice Group, now comprising over 20,000 members. His innovative leadership has earned him several accolades, including the 2019 HR Professional of the Year, the 2020 Healthcare Transformation Award, and the 2020 National Employer/Purchaser Healthcare Award. In 2022, he co-founded Self Fund Health and in 2023 authored the influential book, "Save Your Company, Don’t Feed the Beast - The Employer Healthcare Success Formula."  Matt is a recognized national figure in direct care advocacy and healthcare innovation.

This event is for employers of all sizes who want to learn about cost-effective alternatives to conventional health insurance for their employee benefits.

Registration is now open at DiscoverDPC.eventbrite.com Space is limited with registration capped at 40 attendees. The cost is $85 per ticket and includes breakfast refreshments and Spanglish lunch buffet. 

About Table Health:
Table Health is a Direct Primary Care practice committed to providing accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare for individuals and businesses through a membership-based model with locations in Petoskey and Traverse City, Michigan.

About Ford Insurance Agency:
Ford Insurance Agency is a trusted partner for businesses in Traverse City and beyond, offering comprehensive insurance and employee benefits solutions tailored to their clients’ unique needs.

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