Pennsylvania Direct Primary Care Association
Pennsylvania Direct Primary Care Association
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Case Studies

The Direct Primary Care practice model is thriving.

Here are reports from practicing physicians across Pennsylvania that are improving care, reducing costs, and changing the way local, front lines (primary) care is delivered.

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DPC CASE STUDY - Out of Pocket Primary Services (DPC vs Insurance)
Patient age: 55
Procedure: 30 minute office visit for multiple issues including labs (CMP TSH U/A FLP PSA) & EKG.
DPC Cost: $75 monthly membership fee, $16.25 for labs (total=$91.25). NO copay! NO charge for EKG! NO charge for office visit! No charge for another visit if needed. Submit labs to HSA for reimbursement!
Insurance Cost: 10 minute (or less) visit, $20 copay, $150.00 visit charge, and EKG billed to insurance for $60.00, hundreds of dollars billed same blood work(total approx= $500.00 +++), all will be applied to large deductible! Plus patient will have to wait 3 weeks for another visit if needed, for another copay and wait an hour in waiting room.
You do the math!!! #DPC #CostSavings #InsuranceFree

Find a local DPC doctor’s office at https://padpca.com

-- For Patients: Learn about Direct Primary Care and find an independent doctor near you.
-- For Doctors: Study the practice model and find colleagues for best practices.

Made possible through an innovation grant of the Pennsylvania Medical Society.

Kim Corba