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Direct Primary Care

Common questions about Direct Primary Care and how it works.

What is Direct Primary Care? A Simple Guide to Membership-Based Healthcare

What is Direct Primary Care? A Simple Guide to Membership-Based Healthcare

July 10, 2026By Joann Schaefer, MD

Healthcare can be confusing and expensive. Many people struggle with high insurance costs, long wait times, and short doctor visits. Because of this, more patients and employers are looking for new ways to get quality healthcare at a lower cost. One option that is growing in popularity is Direct Primary Care (DPC). So how is Direct Primary Care different than traditional healthcare?

Direct Primary Care is a type of membership-based healthcare that gives patients direct access to their doctor for a simple monthly fee. Instead of billing insurance for every office visit, the doctor works directly with the patient. This creates a simpler, more personal healthcare experience.

Direct Primary Care

Common questions about Direct Primary Care and how it works.

DPC Directory

Locate a Direct Primary Care practice near you

Find a Direct Primary Care Doctor

DPC & Health Insurance

Understanding the difference between Direct Primary Care and health insurance.

Is Direct Primary Care Health Insurance? Understanding the Difference

Is Direct Primary Care Health Insurance? Understanding the Difference

July 31, 2026By Joann Schaefer, MD

Many people ask, "Can you have insurance and Direct Primary Care?" The answer is yes! In fact, many people choose to have both. Direct Primary Care and insurance work well together because they each have a different job. Direct Primary Care (DPC) helps with your everyday healthcare needs, while health insurance helps pay for expensive medical care like hospital stays and surgeries. Let's take a closer look at how they work together.

Many people wonder, "Is Direct Primary Care insurance?" The answer is no.

DPC & Health Insurance

Understanding the difference between Direct Primary Care and health insurance.

Prescription Savings

Common questions about lowering your prescription medication costs.

How to Save Money on Prescription Medications: 8 Way to Lower Your Healthcare Costs

How to Save Money on Prescription Medications: 8 Way to Lower Your Healthcare Costs

August 6, 2026By Joann Schaefer, MD

Paying for medicine can be stressful. Many people skip doses or delay filling their prescriptions because they cost too much. According to The Federal Reserve, in 2025, of the 26% of Americans who skip medical care due to cost, 9% skip prescription medications. The good news is that there are many ways to find affordable prescription drugs without giving up the care you need. Whether you have insurance or not, these simple tips can help you enjoy more prescription savings, reduce healthcare expenses, and make your medications easier to afford. This can be true for expensive obesity, infertility, transplant and cancer drugs as much as it is for typically less expensive, but still costly diabetes, hypertension, and asthma drugs.

Why Are Prescription Drug Prices So Different?

Prescription Savings

Common questions about lowering your prescription medication costs.

Citizens For Free Enterprise (CFFE) is a provider of information and resources to assist independent businesses. CFFE is not a medical provider of services and makes no endorsement or recommendation about whether the services referenced in this article should be sought by individuals or businesses. Direct Primary Care does not constitute health insurance and is not a medical plan that provides health insurance coverage. Learn more: CFFE Resources Disclaimer.