As a Direct Primary Care practice, we only accept a few hundred patients at a time. Traditional healthcare docs routinely see over 2000 patients! We have fewer patients so we can provide top-of-the-line care to each and every patient. The benefits of direct primary care are clear when you experience personalized care from your primary care physician assistant. Here are some of the things you’ll have access to as a direct primary care member.
We offer high-quality comprehensive care to kids, adults, and geriatric patients. This includes chronic conditions management (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc), mental health, urgent care, sports medicine, medical weight loss, and annual physicals. Unlike traditional insurance models, our direct primary care model allows your family physician assistant to focus on your complete healthcare needs without insurance company interference.
Need a visit? We can usually get you a same or next-day appointment, for no extra charge. This immediate access is one of the key benefits of direct primary care that sets our DPC practice apart from traditional healthcare systems. Your direct primary care provider is always available when you need medical care.
Appointments are typically 30 minutes, but can go as long as 60. Whatever it takes to get you taken care of. Good healthcare takes time. Our DPC provider isn’t rushed like in traditional insurance practices, allowing for better patient care and improved health outcomes. This extended time is a fundamental advantage of the direct primary care approach.
For example, minor suturing, cryotherapy, and skin biopsy are all included in your direct primary care membership fee. If there is an extra charge for a service, you will know exactly what it is before proceeding. There are special labs and procedures that may require an additional fee. Our members receive a discounted price for these special labs and procedures - a significant healthcare cost savings compared to traditional insurance.
If you require a consultant for specialty medical care, we will work closely with that specialist. Your DPC physician assistant serves as your advocate and coordinator, ensuring seamless communication between all your healthcare provider team members. This coordination is often lacking in traditional healthcare systems.
We've negotiated great deals with national labs to get your tests done on the cheap. You'll be able to get your annual bloodwork done for about $50. Compare this to health insurance copays and deductibles - the benefits of direct primary care include dramatic savings on essential preventive care services.
You'll be blown away by the prices we've negotiated for radiology services. We're talking $299 for an MRI. The average cost in the insurance world is $2600. These savings demonstrate how direct primary care practices can reduce healthcare costs while maintaining quality.
Our direct primary care practice has partnerships that provide significant prescription savings to members. Without health insurance markups, you get medications at wholesale prices plus a small dispensing fee.
While concierge medicine offers some similar benefits, direct primary care is more affordable and accessible. Concierge medicine typically costs $3,000-$5,000+ annually and still requires insurance. Our DPC clinic provides comparable personalized care at a fraction of the cost without insurance requirements.
Studies show DPC patient satisfaction rates exceed 95%, compared to 70% in traditional healthcare. The benefits of direct primary care include:
Whether you’re uninsured, have high-deductible plans, or are frustrated with Affordable Care Act limitations, our healthcare model serves your healthcare needs better than traditional insurance. Employee health programs are increasingly recognizing the value of DPC practice partnerships.
The benefits of direct primary care extend beyond cost savings. You get a primary care physician assistant who knows you, healthcare that fits your schedule, and medical care focused on keeping you healthy rather than treating illness. Your direct primary care physician assistant becomes your partner in achieving optimal health outcomes. Ready to experience these direct primary care benefits for yourself? Contact Summit Direct Health today to learn more about becoming a direct primary care member and discover why our healthcare provider model is revolutionizing primary care.
