"At MyDPCdoc Family Medicine you are not paying “extra” for the same care that you are accustomed to receiving in a traditional fee-for-service practice. You are paying for a unique model of care (the DPC model) that allows unparalleled access to me as your doctor, and allows me to spend as much time with you in the office as you need. You are hiring me to proactively manage your health, and to engage you more in managing your own health. I may manage your medical problems by phone or email, if appropriate, or have virtual visits by secure video chat, saving you the time it takes to come in for a visit. When you do have appointments, there will be little to no waiting in the office, due to the amount of time allowed for each visit, and the small number of patients in my practice. I have time to explain the diagnostic process for your symptoms, the pros and cons of testing, often saving you the cost of expensive tests or procedures. You can reach me during evenings and weekends by text or cell phone, without going through a triage process with an answering service or on-call physician or nurse. You are less likely to need urgent care services because of your access to me. I have the time to explain the pros and cons of medication, and alternatives to medication, keeping the amount of medication to a minimum, saving you the costs and potential side effects of medication. You can see me when injured on the job or in a car accident, because I don’t have to worry about having an insurance claim denied in these circumstances. So regardless of the cost of your additional insurance coverage, you probably can afford my DPC practice, just considering all the opportunities for savings discussed above that aren't afforded by a fee-for-service system. In fact, I would argue that you can't afford NOT to have a DPC physician!"
