DPC Telemedicine

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model focused on providing patients with more personalized and accessible care directly from their primary care providers, without the traditional involvement of insurance companies in the billing process. In a DPC model, patients typically pay a quarterly, semi-annual or annual fee, which covers a wide range of primary care services.

Here are some key features of Direct Primary Care:

1. Enhanced Access to Care: Patients often have easier access to their healthcare provider, including same-day or next-day appointments, longer visit times, and the ability to contact their provider directly through phone, text, or email.

2. Simplified Payment Structure: The membership fee covers most primary care services, including consultations, examinations, and often routine laboratory tests, without the need for insurance billing. This can lead to more transparent healthcare costs.

3. Focus on Patient-Provider Relationship: DPC emphasizes the relationship between patient and provider, aiming to make healthcare more personalized and less rushed. Providers typically have fewer patients, allowing them more time to spend with each individual.

4. Preventive and Holistic Care: Our DPC practices focus on preventive care, wellness, and managing chronic conditions, aiming to improve overall health outcomes and reduce the need for specialist and hospital visits.

5. Outside of Traditional Insurance: While DPC fees cover primary care services, it is recommended that patients maintain a high-deductible health plan or health-sharing plan for other medical expenses, such as specialist care, hospitalization, and surgeries.

The DPC model is growing in popularity among patients looking for an alternative to high-volume, insurance-driven primary care. It’s seen as a way to make healthcare more accessible, affordable, and tailored to individual needs.