Pros
Generally, the people are great, although the company has lost a lot of good talent recently due to layoffs as well as people leaving on their own accord. The direct primary care model is one that truly benefits patients, and has an impact on lives. However, I fear that Paladina Health's best days are behind it. The company was in a good position to move to remote work when COVID-19 hit, and the clinics have done a good job adjusting to telehealth.
Cons
After divestiture, Paladina's board of directors put a lot of money and resources into installing seasoned leaders in executive positions (many of whom come from large, corporate healthcare entities) without investing in the growth and development of the teams beneath those leaders - those tasked with doing much of the work. Consequently, business deals are inked and decisions are made without the necessary boots on the ground to properly deliver on those decisions. Details are missed, expectations are murky, and accountability is sorely lacking. The health insurance benefits are - ironically - quite poor. The acquisition of Activate Healthcare in 2019 was badly mismanaged, and the company still remains siloed in two camps which are often at odds with one another. Opportunities for career growth (i.e. promotions, raises beyond standard cost-of-living increases) are very limited due to budget constraints.