General Questions
1. What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a flat monthly fee directly to their doctor for primary care services, bypassing insurance.
2. How is DPC different from traditional primary care?
Unlike traditional primary care, DPC eliminates insurance billing, copays, and hidden fees. Patients have direct access to their doctor with longer visits, same-day or next-day appointments, and improved communication.
3. Do DPC practices accept insurance?
No, DPC practices do not bill insurance. Instead, they operate on a membership-based model, which covers all primary care services for a flat fee.
Membership & Costs
4. How much does DPC cost?
Membership fees vary depending on the level of care and patient age.
5. What is included in a DPC membership?
DPC memberships cover unlimited office visits, extended appointment times, direct communication with your doctor, basic in-office procedures, and discounted lab work and medications.
6. Are there any additional costs beyond the membership fee?
Some services, such as specialized tests, imaging, or outside specialist referrals, may incur extra costs. However, as a DPC provider negotiate lower cash prices for these services.
7. Can I use my insurance with DPC?
While DPC itself does not bill insurance, you can still use insurance for specialist visits, hospitalizations, and prescriptions if needed. Many patients pair DPC with a high-deductible health plan or a health-sharing program.
Access & Care
8. How often can I see my doctor in a DPC practice?
As often as needed— a DPC membership include unlimited visits without extra charges.
9. Can I contact my doctor outside of office hours?
Yes, our DPC doctor offers direct communication via phone, text, or email, providing more convenient access to care.
10. What happens if I need to see a specialist?
Your DPC doctor can refer you to a specialist. While specialist visits are not included in your DPC membership, your doctor will help coordinate care and find cost-effective options.
11. Can DPC doctors prescribe medications?
Yes, DPC doctors can prescribe medications, and many offer significantly discounted medications through in-house dispensing or local pharmacy partnerships.
Suitability & Enrollment
12. Who can join a DPC practice?
Our DPC practice accepts individuals, families, and small businesses.
13. Is DPC a good option for people with chronic conditions?
Yes! DPC is often beneficial for patients with chronic conditions, as it provides more personalized and continuous care without the constraints of traditional insurance-based visits.
14. How do I sign up for DPC?
You can enroll by calling or emailing us!
1. What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a healthcare model where patients pay a flat monthly fee directly to their doctor for primary care services, bypassing insurance.
2. How is DPC different from traditional primary care?
Unlike traditional primary care, DPC eliminates insurance billing, copays, and hidden fees. Patients have direct access to their doctor with longer visits, same-day or next-day appointments, and improved communication.
3. Do DPC practices accept insurance?
No, DPC practices do not bill insurance. Instead, they operate on a membership-based model, which covers all primary care services for a flat fee.
Membership & Costs
4. How much does DPC cost?
Membership fees vary depending on the level of care and patient age.
5. What is included in a DPC membership?
DPC memberships cover unlimited office visits, extended appointment times, direct communication with your doctor, basic in-office procedures, and discounted lab work and medications.
6. Are there any additional costs beyond the membership fee?
Some services, such as specialized tests, imaging, or outside specialist referrals, may incur extra costs. However, as a DPC provider negotiate lower cash prices for these services.
7. Can I use my insurance with DPC?
While DPC itself does not bill insurance, you can still use insurance for specialist visits, hospitalizations, and prescriptions if needed. Many patients pair DPC with a high-deductible health plan or a health-sharing program.
Access & Care
8. How often can I see my doctor in a DPC practice?
As often as needed— a DPC membership include unlimited visits without extra charges.
9. Can I contact my doctor outside of office hours?
Yes, our DPC doctor offers direct communication via phone, text, or email, providing more convenient access to care.
10. What happens if I need to see a specialist?
Your DPC doctor can refer you to a specialist. While specialist visits are not included in your DPC membership, your doctor will help coordinate care and find cost-effective options.
11. Can DPC doctors prescribe medications?
Yes, DPC doctors can prescribe medications, and many offer significantly discounted medications through in-house dispensing or local pharmacy partnerships.
Suitability & Enrollment
12. Who can join a DPC practice?
Our DPC practice accepts individuals, families, and small businesses.
13. Is DPC a good option for people with chronic conditions?
Yes! DPC is often beneficial for patients with chronic conditions, as it provides more personalized and continuous care without the constraints of traditional insurance-based visits.
14. How do I sign up for DPC?
You can enroll by calling or emailing us!
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what’s important: patient care
Johnstone Family practice is a Direct primary care (DPC), a personalized healthcare provided by a doctor who has the time to get to know who you are. It’s preventative care that promotes lifelong wellness. It’s healthcare that takes into account your budget and your time. It’s medicine, reimagined.
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What Can We Do for You?
We manage 80% of your healthcare needs in-house, providing comprehensive, proactive care that keeps you healthier, longer. At Johnstone Family Practice, we take the time to understand your past, present, and future health needs.
Our membership-based model covers the majority of your lifelong care while reducing the risk of costly hospital stays and specialty visits. Because better healthcare starts with better access. And that’s what we’re here to provide. |