Direct primary care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a monthly or annual fee to a nurse practitioner or practice in exchange for access to a range of primary care services:

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Membership

Patients pay a membership fee to the practice, which gives them unlimited access to a set of primary care services.

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Services

This DPC practice offers care coordination and comprehensive care management.

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No 3rd Party Billing

DPC practices generally don't bill third-party payers, like commercial health insurance, Medicaid or Medicare.

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Additional Services

Some services, like prescription drugs, imaging, and lab services, may be available for a reduced cost through DPC.

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Cost Savings

DPC can be a cost-effective option, especially for patients with sharing insurance, with no insurance or with a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

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Nurse Practitioner-Driven

DPC is a nurse practitioner-driven approach, rather than an insurer-centric model.

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DPC practices can offer enhanced services compared to traditional fee-for-service medicine, such as: real-time access to a personal nurse practitioner, extended visits, home visits and personalized care administration.