A Membership-Based Primary Care Model
There is no way around it; medical care can be expensive. However, Direct Primary Care offers an alternative way to provide affordable, high-quality health care.
Direct Primary Care Practices charge a flat monthly or annual fee for access to a broad range of primary care services. Removing third-party insurers and the related extensive admin tasks allows doctors to focus on your individual needs as a patient.
The more common practice model is ‘fee for service’, which means that patients (and their insurance companies) pay ‘by the appointment’. This incentivizes a need to see as many patients as can possibly be squeezed into appointment books.
Instead of the traditional 'fee for service' model involving insurers, Direct Primary Care is provided through patients paying a monthly/annual fee. This fee covers health services provided by a primary care doctor.
The reduced administrative burden also allows doctors to spend more time with patients - enabling longer appointment times. Doctors can offer better services due to not cramming in as many appointments as possible, giving them time to truly develop a doctor-patient relationship. This is a crucial component in achieving better health.
Direct Primary Care vs. Traditional Concierge Care
Direct Primary Care:
- It is funded by monthly patient fees, often less than $100 per month for an individual
- Does not liaise with or accept money from insurance companies
- Does not rely on or participate in government programs
- Monthly fees cover most primary care services, including longer appointment times, clinical and laboratory services, and comprehensive care plans
Traditional Concierge Care:
- It is funded by high annual/monthly fees
- Accepts insurance plans and may bill a patient’s insurance company for covered services in addition to a monthly fee
- Accepts government programs
- Monthly fees cover in-depth physical examinations and screenings
- Are usually tailored to cater to high-income individuals/families
Is Direct Primary Care Right for You?
Medical care can be costly. In fact, monthly premiums in Front Range counties average $250-450 per month. Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care offers a transparent, affordable, monthly fee providing you with a considerable saving.
Accessing primary care in a convenient and timely manner enables you to be proactive with your health, seek advice early, leading to reduced urgent care visits.
If you are interested in learning about how Pinnacle Advanced Primary Care can improve your healthcare access, while decreasing your healthcare costs, contact us online today.
Where can you Learn More?
Knowledge is empowering. At the Health Confidence Academy, we help you develop health confidence by building your health knowledge. We bridge the gap between medical care and health education, combining them to create a strong doctor-patient partnership.
