What is Direct Primary Care?

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an innovative healthcare model that restores the patient-physician relationship by replacing traditional insurance-based billing with a simple, flat monthly membership fee.

Bypasses the "middleman" of insurance, allowing doctors to offer highly personalized care through same-day or next-day appointments, extended visits that typically last 30 to 60 minutes, direct access to providers via phone, text, or email. By eliminating copays and hidden costs, DPC provides transparent, affordable access to comprehensive services including preventive screenings, chronic disease management, and acute care for illnesses or injuries.

While DPC is not insurance and is often paired with a high-deductible plan for emergencies, its primary benefit is a proactive, unhurried approach to health that emphasizes quality time and improved long-term outcomes for patients. DPC membership fees often range from $50 to $100 per month, while child memberships are often much lower.