WhAT IS DIRECT PATIENT CARE?
Direct Patient Care (DPC) is an innovative alternative payment model improving access to high functioning healthcare with a simple, flat, affordable membership fee. No fee-for-service payments. No third party billing. The defining element of DPC is an enduring and trusting relationship between a patient and his or her primary care provider. Patients have extraordinary access to a physician of their choice (like Well Practice Care) and physicians are accountable first and foremost their patients, not an insurance company.
Advantages of DPC
Better Health Outcomes
DPCs provide better access to physicians, empower an authentic therapeutic relationship, and comprehensive patient care.
Lower Costs
Patients pay for their care directly to the physician. No third parties or Fee for Service billing ("FFS") to inflate costs. Most DPC memberships/subscriptions cost less than the average cell phone bill.
Enhanced Patient Experience
Patients receive extraordinary access to their healthcare provider, report little to no wait time, and longer appointments (in person, virtually, or phone). In turn, creating a real therapeutic relationship between patient and provider.