Healthcare that puts you first

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Unlimited Visits

Schedule as many appointments as you need without worrying about co-pays or deductibles.

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24/7 Access

Text, call, or email your physician directly for quick questions and urgent concerns.

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Same-Day Appointments

Get the care you need when you need it with extended appointment times.

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Preventive Care

Comprehensive wellness exams, screenings, and health maintenance programs.

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Direct Primary Care vs Traditional Healthcare

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Alongside Health (DPC)
Category
Traditional Healthcare
Flat Monthly Membership Fee
Payment Type
Fee-for-Service (Insurance Based)
600-700 patients
Patient Panel Size
3,000-4,000
24/7 same or next day appointments
Access To Care
Limited access, much longer wait times
Longer appointments (>60 mins)
Appointment Length
Shorter appointments (<10 mins)
Preventative, relationship based care
Focus
Volume driven care, less emphasis on prevention
None
Insurance Involvement
Heavily reliant on billing insurance
Minimal, focus on patient care
Administrative Burden
High, admin takes significant time

Common Questions

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A healthcare model where you pay a monthly membership fee directly to your doctor for unlimited primary care services, bypassing insurance for routine care.

Monthly fees for members typically range from $200-400 for adults, with family discounts available. Corporate prices have volume discounts. No copays or deductibles for covered services.

Yes, you should keep insurance for emergencies, specialists, hospital care, and major procedures. Many members choose high-deductible plans with lower premiums.

Unlimited office visits, annual physicals, preventive care, chronic disease management, basic lab tests, telehealth visits, and 24/7 doctor access via phone/text/email.

Emergency room visits, specialist care, hospital stays, major procedures, advanced imaging (MRI/CT), and prescription medications.

Same-day appointments, phone calls, text messages, email, and video visits. Most practices offer 24/7 communication with your physician.

Typically 30-60 minutes instead of the usual 8-15 minute rush. Your doctor has time to actually listen and address your concerns.

Most practices operate month-to-month with 30 days' notice. No long-term contracts required.

Your DPC doctor manages only 600-800 patients (vs. 3,000+), spends more time with you, and is directly accessible without going through insurance or office staff.

Your DPC doctor provides referrals and coordinates your care with specialists. The specialist visits aren't covered by DPC but your doctor helps manage the process.

Yes, DPC is legal in all 50 states and regulated by the same medical boards as traditional practices. Many states have specific laws supporting the DPC model.

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