Becker's Healthcare October 28, 2025
Direct primary care is one of several new models for independent practice being explored by physicians in 2025, but for many physicians, the exact definition of DPC still remains unclear.
Here are 12 notes on what DPC is and how it is shaping primary care and independent practice:
1. Patients at DPC practices typically pay a set monthly fee for comprehensive preventive care and direct access to their physicians. Some practices operate outside of insurance networks entirely, while others may still charge certain labs or imaging services through insurance,
2. According to a 2020 report by Wolters Kluwer, this fee typically ranges between $55 and $150. However, some practices may be more specialized or tailored to certain patient...
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