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Traditonal
Same or next-day appointments
30-60 minute visits
Direct access via phone, text, or email
300-600 patients
Simple monthly membership fee
No copays or hidden charges
One predictable payment
Most primary care services covered
Preventive and comprehensive
Personalized, detailed plans
Multiple concerns addressed
Personal, consistent care
Collaborative approach to Medical Decisions
Direct Primary Care (DPC) Direct Primary Care is a model where patients pay a monthly fee directly to their primary care physician. This fee covers most primary care services, including clinical, and consultative services, as well as care coordination and comprehensive care management. DPC practices don't bill insurance for these services.
Traditional Primary Care Traditional primary care operates within the fee-for-service system, where providers bill insurance companies or patients directly for each service provided. This model is what most people are familiar with and is currently the predominant form of healthcare delivery in the United States.
Understanding Your Healthcare Options
In today's complex healthcare landscape, it's crucial to understand your options. This page aims to provide a comprehensive comparison between Direct Primary Care (DPC), as offered by Coral DPC, and the traditional primary care model. By understanding these differences, you can make an informed decision about your healthcare.
The difference between DPC & Traditional Care
By understanding these differences, you can better evaluate whether Direct Primary Care might be the right choice for you and your family. At Coral DPC, we believe that this model allows us to provide the kind of comprehensive, personalized care that leads to better health outcomes and a better healthcare experience.
Interested in learning more about how Direct Primary Care could work for you? We invite you to schedule a free, no-obligation meet-and-greet with Dr. Cress. Experience firsthand the difference that unhurried, personalized care can make.
