What Is Direct Primary Care?

Chances are, you’ve seen the phrase “Direct Primary Care” on our website or on social media, but you may not understand what it means or how it can benefit you and your family.?

So, what is Direct Primary Care (DPC)? Direct Primary Care is a groundbreaking alternative healthcare model that allows patients to pay a flat membership fee in exchange for? unrestricted access to high-quality healthcare and experienced, attentive healthcare providers. There is no third-party billing or surprise bills. With DPC, our patients receive the personalized healthcare they need and deserve. Each patient is provided more one-on-one time with our patient care providers during their appointment. All of this increases the patient experience and allows our providers to spend more time getting to the root of our patients’ health issues.?

Why Did Agenacare Housecalls Choose Direct Primary Care As Our Solution To Help Fix The Healthcare System?

When our owner, Nurse Practitioner Whitney Pugh, started Agenacare Housecalls, her main focus was her community and the people within it. After working for years in the current broken healthcare system, she was burned out and disappointed with the high cost and low-quality of care that patients were offered. It was then that she decided she could either continue to complain about it or she could do something to fix it!

When looking at the root cause of these healthcare issues, it was determined that the system is broken. Patients are experiencing high monthly premiums and high deductibles through their insurance while oftentimes getting nothing in return.

Direct Primary Care And Insurance

One of the most common questions we are asked is, “Do you accept insurance?” The answer is no, but here is why. With DPC, we have eliminated insurance from our equation. This allows us to devote ourselves to the care of our patients, lower their out-of-pocket costs, and provide each patient with the best experience possible. This model allows our patients and providers full control of the healthcare decisions they make - without the pressure from insurance companies. Once a visit is completed, we are more than happy to provide our patients with an itemized invoice that can be turned into their insurance provider for reimbursement.?

We believe healthcare decisions should be made based on the needs of each patient as determined by their healthcare provider. Each and every day, we see patients who are frustrated with their previous caregiver or physician stating they could not figure out what was going on or felt they relied on quick fixes. Our goal is to get back to the days of a strong patient and physician relationship and really digging into the needs of our patients.

How Do Our Patients Benefit From Direct Primary Care?

Direct Primary Care with Agenacare Housecalls provides improved access to our team of patient care providers and allows our patients and providers to build authentic relationships. Our patients and providers work directly with each other to determine what is best for the patient's health.

Since our providers have more time with each patient during appointments, they are able to explore a patient’s symptoms and medical history to complete a well-rounded analysis of their condition. They are also able to provide higher-quality appointments. As a result, our providers can guide patients toward better healthcare. In addition to longer appointments, providers are able to see their patients more often. Our patients are often surprised to learn about the improved access to our providers with same or next day appointments.

What Do Our Patients Have To Say About Direct Primary Care?

We are thankful to have over 200 five-star reviews that are full of wonderful feedback about our staff and services! Here is what some of our current patients have said about our services.

“Wow! What a great service. When I was managing two kids and a house full of sick Agenacare was there to care for me and get us right back on track. JC was respectful, kind, and most of all willing to anticipate needs before I could even think of them.? Not just that but they even followed up with me next day to make sure we had all we need. I know I will use them again and they are HIGHLY recommended!”

“We just had a wonderful experience with these guys. We went into their office on electric road and the staff was so kind and attentive. I highly recommend them and will see them again if needed.”

Are You Ready To Experience High Quality Healthcare?

Visit our membership page to view our membership options or click here to sign up and get started today!