Direct Primary Care Offers Real Value for Your Health
Why Direct Primary Care Isn’t Just for the Uninsured
When people first hear about Direct Primary Care (DPC), they immediately think it’s only for those without health insurance. There is no doubt that DPC is perfect for those that are currently uninsured, but it is also a game changing option for others! Whether you’re insured, uninsured, an individual or small business, DPC is changing the way patients interact with their doctors and access care.
What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
DPC is a membership-based healthcare model that cuts out the middleman—no more dealing with copays, insurance claims, confusing deductibles and surprise bills. Instead, you pay a flat monthly fee directly to your doctor. This fee covers primary care services, wellness visits, sick visits, in-person care, telemedicine and even allows direct access to your doctor by email and text. At Saravit Direct Health, in addition to the above, we also provide testing in the office for certain illnesses, laceration repair and joint injections.
By removing insurance companies from the picture, DPC lets doctors build stronger, long-term relationships with their patients. This means we get to spend more time understanding our patient's needs, focusing on their long-term health and tailoring care specifically for them. At Saravit Direct Health, this is no different, as our onboarding visit is 1 hour and follow-up visits are 30 - 60 min. These extended visits allow us to dig deeper and treat root cause - allowing you to get and stay healthy!
Busting the Myth: DPC Isn’t Just for the Uninsured
If you don’t have insurance, rather than getting disjointed and expensive care through urgent care or the emergency room - get a DPC doctor! But does DPC work if you have insurance? Yes - many insured patients are adding DPC because it offers personalized and accessible care that they can't find in traditional healthcare.
Why Insured Patients Are Turning to DPC
Unfortunately, as I'm sure you have experienced, insurance doesn’t mean you’re able to get care when you need it. Here are the many ways that DPC can enhance your healthcare experience.
Better Access and More Time with Your Doctor
Are you sick and tired of rushed appointments and limited access? DPC doctors can usually see their patients same-day or next-day and appointments are generally longer, 30-60 minutes. You can text and email your doctor, which means there is no concern that you can't get care when you need it.
Clear, Predictable Costs
Even the best insurance comes with high deductibles and co-pays, especially for routine care or sick visits. With DPC, one flat monthly fee covers your care —from annual check-ups, sick visits, routine physical exams and managing chronic conditions. This means you are able to easily plan for and budget your healthcare expenses.
Comprehensive, Whole-Person Care
DPC doctors often go beyond the basics, which is also the case at Saravit Direct Health. When you are onboarded into our practice, we obtain a thorough lifestyle and medical history. This, along with comprehensive labwork, allows us to evaluate your metabolic health and educate you on the steps needed to prevent and/or reverse disease.
A Perfect Addition to a High-Deductible Plan
If you have a high-deductible health plan, DPC is a perfect complement. It covers your everyday primary care and sick visits, without dipping into your deductible. This means you save your insurance for major events.
Why Employers Love DPC
Providing quality healthcare benefits isn’t just about checking a box—it’s about creating a healthier, more productive workforce while keeping costs under control. Direct Primary Care (DPC) plus a well designed health plan from a company like Decent, offers businesses a smarter, cost-effective way to support their employees’ well-being. As a result, these businesses can improve retention and reduce overall healthcare expenses.
Comprehensive Care Without the Runaround
In the traditional healthcare system, primary care doctors are often overloaded, leading to rushed visits and frequent referrals to specialists. With DPC, doctors have more time with each patient, allowing them to work at the top of their license. This means fewer unnecessary referrals, more in-depth care, and a stronger doctor-patient relationship. Employees receive high-quality, comprehensive care in one place—without being shuffled from provider to provider.
Predictable Costs & Significant Savings
DPC operates on a flat monthly fee per employee, making healthcare expenses easier to budget. There are no surprise bills for sick visits, point-of-care testing or routine primary care services. Plus, with better access to care, employees do not rely on expensive urgent care or ER visits. The savings can be up to 40% when employers elect to do a level-funded healthplan through Decent.
Healthier Employees, Less Downtime
When healthcare is easy to access, employees don’t put off necessary care. A minor illness gets treated before it turns into a major problem. Preventative care and chronic disease management also become priorities, leading to fewer sick days, lower long-term medical costs and improved overall well-being.
Boosting Employee Satisfaction & Retention
Healthcare benefits are a major factor in job satisfaction and one of the largest expenses for employers. When employees have direct access to their doctor—someone who knows them and takes the time to listen—they feel valued. When DPC is coupled with a level-funded healthplan, this leads to tremendous benefits for both employers and their employees - easy access to personalized high-quality care, transparent costs and major savings on healthcare expenses.
A Win-Win for Employers and Employees
DPC isn’t just another healthcare option—it’s a strategic investment in your team’s health, satisfaction and long-term success. By offering affordable, high-quality, and hassle-free care, businesses can create a thriving workplace AND control costs! Increase morale, loyalty and lower your employee turnover by switching to DPC + Decent.
Who Can Benefit from Direct Primary Care?
The short answer is: everyone. DPC’s flexibility and affordability make it a great option for:
• Uninsured Individuals: A cost-effective way to access quality primary care. Stop getting fragmented care through urgent care or the emergency room and get a DPC doctor!
• Insured Patients: Enhanced, personalized primary care AND save your deductible for when you have large healthcare needs.
• Employers: DPC + Decent is the best strategy for lowering healthcare costs and improving employee health, satisfaction and retention.
Direct Primary Care isn’t just a solution for those without insurance. By prioritizing accessibility, personalization, and affordability, DPC is making healthcare more personal and accessible for everyone! Reach out to Saravit Direct Health to learn more.
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