What is Direct Primary Care?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is the practice of medicine that puts the patient-physician relationship at the center of care. Utilizing a membership fee direct from patient to their physician, DPC removes interference from third party payors. It fosters a deeper connection between the patient and their physician, leading to more customizable and sustainable care throughout each phase of the patient’s life. DPC physicians work with fewer patients at a time, allowing each individual patient greater access to their physician to answer questions, address challenges, and receive quality care. This means you are often able to receive an answer or make an appointment the same day or the very next day. Working with a DPC physician, patients receive individualized, secure, and private care to solve chronic health challenges and build healthier patterns that support their current and future lifestyles.
Benefits of a Membership Pricing Model
DPC is a membership-based model that puts the physician-patient relationship at the heart of care. Instead of billing insurance for every visit, patients pay a flat monthly fee for comprehensive primary care. This allows greater value to be placed on the shared decision-making between the patient and physician and increases access for patients regardless of their insurance status, coverage, or network. It fosters trust, connection, and understanding between a patient and their physician in order to reach each health goal.
As a result, DPC physicians can offer:
- Longer, unrushed appointments
- Same-day or next-day scheduling
- Direct communication by phone, email, or text
- Preventive and lifestyle-focused care
- Consistent follow-up with the same doctor
For patients, this means:
- Transparent, predictable costs
- Access to extended visits and same-day availability
- A physician who knows your history and health goals
- Comprehensive, preventive, and lifestyle-based care
- Secure, private communication and medical records
Healthcare that puts you first.
At Keystone Physicians, “Direct Primary Care” means more time with your doctor, easier access when you need it, and a relationship built on trust — all for a simple, transparent monthly fee. From same-day visits to personalized health plans, we remove the obstacles so you can focus on living well.