Direct Primary Care (DPC) has been a leader in the cash pay and direct contracting realm of healthcare. Many DPC providers use a monthly membership model where patients can have unlimited access to anything provided within the primary care physician’s office, sometimes including basic labs and imaging, as well as urgent care visits.
Another trending model are virtual primary care and supplemental wellness platforms. There are many types that are available, and they’re often bundled with other services, such as virtual urgent care, no-cost or highly reduced generic prescription drugs, and even therapy or counseling services. There are also upgrade options to include in-person primary care, and a health share.
Many of these models include networks of providers for discounted cash rates for dental, vision, specialty care, and more.