Direct Primary Care (DPC) finally brings straightforward free market principles back to the delivery of routine healthcare. You pay a very reasonable and predictable monthly membership fee. Then, instead of paying nearly $200 or more for a visit, you pay nothing. As a member, visits don’t carry additional cost. In short, by eliminating insurance contracts and other 3rd party overhead, we eliminate significant costs.
In a clinic saddled with costly 3rd party overhead, it typically costs over $200 for a comprehensive exam, and $800 or more for typical lab tests. As a Mid-Valley DPC member, that same exam would cost zero (even with EKG and spirometry testing), and a set of typical labs would be $40-$90 (not $600 – $800). The savings from one such visit essentially pays the membership fee for the ENTIRE YEAR. Or, consider the difference in a single advanced imaging test, like a CT or MRI. If done through a hospital, those can cost $2,000 to over $5,000. With DPC, the same scan is typically $200 – $500! We eliminate middlemen, rather than pass their costs on to you.
This delivery system allows you to cover routine primary care for a reasonable cost. Most small business owners are struggling to figure out how to afford healthcare benefits for their employees. More and more patients now have high deductible insurance. Problem is, now these patients have to pay costly fees for routine visits and tests. Additionally, to save the clinic (not you) money, many of these visits are now with a midlevel provider having less of the education and training. Yet still at higher cost.
A great model for an employer to consider is covering some part of the monthly membership fee. Instead of focusing on things like co-pays, look at the big picture. Consider options involving a high deductible plan, an HSA, or a cost sharing co-op. Simply add the monthly membership fee to that lower premium cost. Then compare the price and benefit against the cost of typical insurance plans. Then use the extra savings for medications, save up for future needs, or simply keep your own business open. Also keep in mind that with DPC, no one is paid to ration or deny your care as happens with 3rd party plans.
Mid-Valley Direct Primary Care is functionally very similar to traditional, routine primary care. The difference is that it is paid for differently, and the visits are more relaxed. There is still 24/7 physician “on call“ coverage. However, with more flexible scheduling, most needs can be dealt with by same day or next day appointments. We are also do phone visits (no charge) for suitable situations – saving you a lot of valuable time.
We have worked for years with patients having no insurance, high deductibles, or cost sharing co-ops. We have a strong referral network for advanced imaging (CT, MRI, US), endoscopy, cardiology evaluation and specialized testing and other specialty care that often is significantly reduced in price when paid for directly. We will help you navigate this system.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) finally brings STRAIGHTFORWARD into the delivery of routine healthcare. You pay a very reasonable and predictable monthly membership fee. Then, instead of paying nearly $200 or more for a visit, you will typically pay $20. Rarely, a visit may cost you $50. In short, by eliminating insurance contracts and other 3rd party overhead, we eliminate massive costs.
In a clinic saddled with costly 3rd party overhead, a patient with a high deductible plan may easily pay over $600 for a comprehensive exam and typical lab tests. For a Mid-Valley DPC member, that would cost $20 (even with labs, pap, EKG and spirometry testing). The savings from one such visit more than pays the membership fee for the ENTIRE YEAR. We eliminate middlemen, rather than pass their costs on to you.
This delivery system allows you to cover routine primary care for a reasonable cost. Most small business owners are struggling to figure out how to afford healthcare benefits for their employees. More and more patients now have high deductible insurance. Problem is, now these patients have to pay exorbitant fees for routine visits. Additionally, to save the clinic (not you) money, many of these visits are now with a midlevel provider having a fraction of the education and training. Yet still at high cost.
A great model for an employer to consider is covering some part of the monthly membership fee. Instead of focusing on things like copays, look at the big picture. Consider options involving a high deductible, HSA, or cost sharing co-op. Simply add the monthly membership fee to that lower premium cost. Then compare the price and benefit against the cost of typical insurance plans. That combination is extremely competitive. Then use the extra savings for medications, save up for future needs, or simply keep your own business open. Also keep in mind that with DPC, no one is paid to ration your care as happens with 3rd party plans.
Mid-Valley Direct Primary Care is not over priced concierge care. It is routine primary care. The difference is that we deliver it in a much improved manner. There is still 24/7 traditional physician “on call“ coverage. With more flexible scheduling, most needs can be dealt with by same day or next day appointments. We can even do $10 phone visits for suitable situations – saving you a lot of valuable time.
We have worked for years with patients having no insurance, high deductibles, or religious cost sharing co-ops. We have a strong referral network for advanced imaging (CT, MRI, US), endoscopies, cardiology evaluation and specialized testing and other specialty care that often is significantly reduced in price when paid for directly. We will help you navigate this system.