Does Direct Primary Care (DPC) represent a superior approach to fee-for-service medicine? Proponents of this emerging concept say it’s a resounding yes under the right circumstances. DPC is a flat-rate alternative with no insurance claims or third-party billing that costs as little as $50 to $70 a month. We believe there are clear advantages for both employees and employers, not to mention benefit advisors for whom it can prove to be a meaningful prospecting tool. 

 

Some of the benefits of DPC include: 

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• Reduction in often unnecessary and costly emergency department visits 

• Prevention of acute illness and chronic conditions by detecting early warning signs and symptoms 

• Improved engagement resulting from stronger doctor-patient relations

• Increased employee productivity along with lower absenteeism