Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an innovative healthcare model where physicians partner with their patients to provide primary care services under a flat, periodic membership fee. By moving outside of the administrative burdens of the traditional insurance-based billing system, DPC practices are able to provide a wide spectrum of care in a transparent, affordable manner. DPC practices—now a grassroots movement numbering over 1000 nationwide—are able to do this while offering patients a higher level of service, communication, and relationship, than what is often found in our dysfunctional healthcare system.
Philosophically, the model is intended to restore the patient-physician relationship without the intrusion of insurance companies.
[“What Is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?” DPC Alliance, dpcalliance.org]
What is Direct Primary Care?
Direct Medicine is a superior model of healthcare, delivering a unique experience that is focused on the individual needs of each patient. By removing the middleman in healthcare processes, our patients can access medical care at their convenience, whether it's in person, via phone, or remotely through video chat. Our highly-skilled physicians offer a personalized experience that's tailored to each patient's unique needs. Best of all, our simple, all-inclusive payment system allows you to have peace of mind and focus on your health without any surprise costs.
Direct Primary Care vs.
Traditional Medicine
Direct Primary Care (DPC)
Traditional Medicine
Who does your doctor work for?
You.
Insurance/Corporate/Big Pharma.
Same physician every visit?
Yes!
Maybe.
24/7/365 access to your provider?
Yes!
No.
Same day or next day access?
Yes!
No.
Continuity of care/care coordination?
Yes!
No.
Panel size per provider:
500
2500+
Extended office visits?
Yes!
No.
Minor surgical procedures?
Yes!
No.
Chronic medical condition management?
Yes, proactively.
Yes, reactively through med management.
1:1 life management?
Yes!
No.
Acute injury/illness management?
Yes, available 24/7.
Office hours as appointments are available.
Charges a membership fee?
Yes.
No.
Bills third-party payers (insurance companies)?
No.
Yes.
Additional charges per visit?
No.
Yes.
Wholesale prices for meds, specialty services?
Yes!
No.
Questions? Contact us:
(360) 789-2171 | join@sounddirectmedicine.com
We are happy to answer any questions and concerns.
Sound Direct Medicine’s mission is to provide comprehensive, quality health care to our clients that will enable them to live prosperous, productive lives filled full of the quality and quantity that they desire.
