What is Direct Primary Care?

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a modern healthcare model that redefines the traditional patient-doctor relationship by removing the barriers of insurance and focusing on personalized, accessible, and affordable care. At its core, DPC prioritizes your health and well-being by providing direct access to your healthcare provider for a flat monthly or annual fee. This approach allows for more time with your provider, transparent costs, and an emphasis on preventive care.

1. Membership-Based Model: In a DPC practice, patients pay a recurring membership fee, which typically covers all or most primary care services. This fee eliminates the need for insurance billing, co-pays, or hidden fees, making healthcare costs predictable and straightforward.
2. Unhurried, Personalized Appointments: DPC providers schedule fewer patients, allowing them to spend more time with each individual. Appointments are often longer and tailored to address your specific health concerns, goals, and lifestyle.
3. Direct Access to Your Provider: Patients in DPC practices enjoy direct communication with their doctor or nurse practitioner via phone, text, email, or telehealth. Many practices also offer same-day or next-day appointments, ensuring timely care when you need it most.
4. Comprehensive Primary Care Services: DPC covers a wide range of services, including preventive care, chronic disease management, mental health support, and minor procedures. Many practices also offer discounted rates for lab work, imaging, and medications.
5. Focus on Preventive and Holistic Care: By prioritizing prevention and lifestyle medicine, DPC providers help patients achieve long-term health improvements and reduce the need for costly specialist visits or emergency care.

• Cost Transparency: No surprise bills or complicated insurance claims—just one simple membership fee.
• Better Access: Direct communication and easier scheduling ensure your healthcare fits into your life, not the other way around.
• Stronger Patient-Provider Relationship: With more time to listen and engage, DPC providers get to know you as a whole person, not just a set of symptoms.
• Improved Health Outcomes: Proactive, personalized care helps you stay healthy and address issues before they become serious.