Physicians Practice September 22, 2021
Direct primary care (DPC) is becoming increasingly popular, but many physicians may be unfamiliar with the model. What exactly is DPC?
Direct primary care (DPC) is a physician-led movement that gives forward-thinking providers the ability to operate outside of one of the biggest headaches in healthcare today: the insurance middleman. Under this rapidly growing business model, providers collect a monthly fee directly from their patients, or their employer sponsors, in exchange for a predetermined list of services. It’s completely transparent, there are no guessing games, no copayments, no insurance claims submitted, and no third-party billing of any kind.
It’s ultimately a big shift away from the fee-for-service challenges that most physicians are familiar with, and is helping providers achieve the...