GUIDE: Direct primary care and FreedomDoc
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As if #MomLife isn’t busy enough, managing your family's healthcare can feel like a full-time job. Navigating insurance claims and copays, finding in-network providers, and waiting weeks (or months) for access to care is downright frustrating.
Enter FreedomDoc. Their Direct Primary Care (DPC) monthly membership makes getting you and your family the care you need - when you need it - accessible, affordable, and convenient. What if you could text your doc any time, especially those times when a late-night fever hits? Or see them the same day, instead of waiting several weeks for an opening? If unlimited doctor visits and preventative care would benefit your family, then DPC might be a good fit.
GET TO KNOW FREEDOMDOC: The FreedomDoc Experience
Benefits to You:
No restrictions on who can become a member
Increased access to providers with expanded hours
Providers have smaller patient loads
Providers spend an average of 60 minutes with each patient so you can be confident all your concerns are addressed without the rush
Anyone is eligible regardless of insurance coverage (or lack thereof)
Visits can be done in person, via phone or video chat, or even by texting
No hidden fees or surprise costs
Why Doctors Choose DPC:
Doctors participating in DPC have chosen this practice model to enhance the patient-physician relationship. It allows them to spend more time with you and your family without the traditional healthcare and insurance-based care limitations. With DPC, you are your doctor’s number one priority, regardless of insurance or income status. The flat-rate membership fee ensures care decisions are based on your best interests instead of the practice's bottom line. Costs of care are clearly defined upfront to avoid those surprise bills that we can all relate to after a traditional healthcare visit.
BREAK IT DOWN: What Is Direct Primary Care? A Patient’s Guide to DPC
Good to Know:
While DPC includes many preventative services, it is not an all-inclusive healthcare plan. Providers offer labs and x-rays at discounted prices and can help you and your family find discounts on medications and other services. It is not a substitute for insurance; they will work with you to ensure you get unlimited access to the most affordable care possible.
Who should choose DPC?
Only you can determine what’s best for your family’s unique needs, but here are some general guidelines for who could most benefit from DPC:
Families with high deductible plans or limited in-network provider options
Families who want or require increased access to their providers (such as after-hours calls/texts or same-day appointments)
Families who travel frequently and want assurance they can contact their doctor for help no matter where they are
Families who need the flexibility of video chats, phone calls, or texts
Families who wish to avoid unnecessary ER or urgent care visits and would benefit from same-day and next-day appointment scheduling
Families who desire transparency and want to know exactly how much they’ll be paying for healthcare each month
