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Thinking About A Direct Primary Care Membership?

Patients often ask us ‘What is a direct primary care (DPC) membership and why should I have one?’

Think of a DPC membership like a gym membership for your health. You pay a flat monthly fee and you receive member benefits such as unlimited clinic visits, unlimited telemedicine visits, greater time spent with your physician, access to your physician after regular business hours, a significant cost savings, and much more!

Here is a real-life example from one of our DPC members:

Recently, a direct primary care member-patient in rural Mississippi fell off of a ladder and landed on his shoulder, which caused great pain. His wife texted the office, and I called her back right away. We set up a telehealth visit on the spot, whereby I could visualize the shoulder and get more information. Luckily enough, there was a small hospital nearby, and I was able to fax an order there for an x-ray, thus saving them a costly Emergency Room visit. The patient’s x-ray came back with great news...nothing broken! I was able to give them some treatment tips for helping soreness and promoting healing at home. All of this happened within 2 hours of falling and the only cost was the x-ray!

Now you can see why our patients love direct primary care memberships, and why we love what we do! Our passion is providing access to affordable healthcare. Feel free to visit our Services page to learn more, or contact us directly on the GET IN TOUCH button on our website. We look forward to helping you find a plan that is right for your needs. Your access to healthy living starts today!