Direct primary care (DPC) is a health care delivery model in which patients pay a flat monthly fee for primary care services, including preventive care, routine care, and coordination of specialist care. Patients do not need to have health insurance to access care under this model; rather, they pay out-of-pocket for their care. The primary care physician will have a small panel of patients and will be able to spend more time with each patient and focus on preventive care. The goal of DPC is to improve access to quality primary care and to reduce health care costs.

Direct Primary Care (DPC) helps to reduce healthcare costs for patients by eliminating the insurance middleman, which can lead to lower costs for both healthcare providers and patients. DPC saves patient’s money by eliminating insurance premiums, co-pays, and deductibles and instead allows patients to pay for their healthcare services directly. DPC providers also negotiate fair and affordable prices for diagnostics and prescriptions, which further helps to lower the cost of care. Furthermore, the flat, monthly fee that many DPC practices charge eliminates the cost of surprise billing. These combined factors allow patients to save money on healthcare costs while also receiving personalized and convenient care.