Why Choose a DPC Model?

The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model is a transformative healthcare approach rapidly gaining traction across the United States, reshaping how healthcare is delivered. At its core, DPC emphasizes a personalized, patient-centered approach that bypasses the traditional insurance-based system, allowing for more direct relationships between doctors and patients. This model focuses on accessibility, affordability, and quality care, focusing on prevention and long-term wellness rather than quick fixes.

What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?

Direct Primary Care is a membership-based healthcare model where patients pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited access to their primary care physician. This fee covers all or most services, from routine check-ups to chronic disease management, with no hidden costs or surprise bills. By eliminating insurance companies as intermediaries, DPC physicians can spend more time with their patients, offer same-day or next-day appointments, and provide a more personalized and holistic approach to healthcare.

How DPC is Changing Healthcare

The DPC model disrupts traditional healthcare by addressing many of the frustrations patients and physicians face with the conventional system. Here’s how DPC is changing the landscape:

1

More Time with Your Doctor:

With DPC, patients can have extended visits with their doctors, often lasting 30 minutes to an hour. This allows for a more thorough evaluation of health concerns, a focus on preventive care, and a stronger doctor-patient relationship.

2

Accessibility and Convenience:

DPC patients have direct access to their physicians via phone, text, or email, making getting advice and care easier when needed. This eliminates long waits and the frustration of scheduling appointments weeks or months in advance.

3

Transparent Pricing:

One of DPC's most attractive features is its straightforward pricing. There are no copays, deductibles, or complicated billing processes. The monthly membership fee covers most services, giving patients clarity and peace of mind.

4

Emphasis on Preventive Care:

Because DPC doctors can spend more time with their patients, they can focus on preventing health issues before they become serious. This proactive approach to health helps improve outcomes and reduce the need for expensive treatments.

5

Lower Costs:

By cutting out the middleman (insurance companies), DPC clinics often save money, which is passed on to patients. Additionally, patients avoid many of the high costs associated with hospital visits and emergency care.

The Growth of Direct Primary Care in the U.S. and Tennessee

Direct Primary Care has steadily gained momentum over the past decade, with more practices opening nationwide. The rise of DPC is often attributed to growing dissatisfaction with the traditional insurance-based system, where short visits, high costs, and limited access to care have become the norm. According to the Direct Primary Care Coalition, there are more than 1,200 DPC practices in the United States, and the number is increasing rapidly each year.

DPC in Tennessee

Tennessee has been a strong adopter of the DPC model, with several clinics opening throughout the state. The growth of DPC in Tennessee can be attributed to the state's focus on improving access to primary care in urban and rural areas. Tennessee’s healthcare professionals have embraced DPC to deliver more personalized and patient-focused care, particularly in underserved communities where access to quality healthcare can be challenging.
The success of DPC in Tennessee is also tied to the state’s legislative support for healthcare innovation, allowing DPC clinics to thrive without the burden of unnecessary regulations. This supportive environment has enabled DPC practices to flourish, offering a new, efficient model of care that prioritizes patients' needs.

Anastasis Health: Your Partner in Wellness

At Anastasis Health, we proudly offer our members the Direct Primary Care model. We believe in providing personal, accessible, and comprehensive care, ensuring that you and your family receive the highest quality care without the stress of dealing with insurance hurdles. Our holistic approach, combined with the benefits of DPC, ensures that you experience healthcare in a way that truly supports your well-being—body, mind, and spirit.

Direct Primary Care is not just changing healthcare; it’s elevating it.