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How Much Does Direct Primary Care Cost? 3 Financial Misconceptions<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Direct primary care is revolutionizing the healthcare field. Gone are the days of long waiting room visits, mountains of paperwork, and the hassle of trying to get in to see your doctor. Instead, direct primary care offers patients exclusive 24\/7 access to their doctors in exchange for a monthly fee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Holistic specialists, our patients get immediate appointments, a concierge physician, discounted labs and prescriptions, and 24\/7 access to our doctors via text, call, or email. We develop a personal partnership with each of our patients, from children to seniors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does this seem a little too good to be true? Clearly direct primary care offers higher quality healthcare. Most people assume that direct primary care is way too expensive and don\u2019t even consider learning more. How much does direct primary care cost, really?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Myth 1: Direct Primary Care is More Expensive than Primary Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You probably know the saying: \u201cIf it seems too good to be true, it probably is.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is applicable to a lot of things in life, but not direct primary care. From personal concierge services to immediate appointments, many people think direct primary care is for \u201celite\u201d patients only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In reality, direct primary care is extremely affordable. Direct primary care doctors don\u2019t have deal with insurance billing in the same way as traditional doctor\u2019s offices, so they can afford to lower their membership prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you take into account the hassle of dealing with insurance providers\u2014deductibles, coinsurance, premiums, and more\u2014direct primary care quickly becomes more affordable. Not to mention that traditional doctor\u2019s offices have hidden fees, or you might find yourself shelling out your own money for an unexpected copay. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct primary care is upfront about the subscription cost, and you won\u2019t find yourself surprised by unexpected charges you suddenly have to budget for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Myth 2: I Can\u2019t Use Insurance for Direct Primary Care<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While direct primary care doctors don\u2019t often work with insurance providers in a typical manner, you can still use insurance to help pay for membership costs. Also, most direct primary care offices don\u2019t perform major operations such as surgery, so you don\u2019t want to ditch insurance altogether.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some patients rely on a health savings account (HSA) to pay for direct primary care services, and HSAs help reduce taxable income. A high deductible health plan (HDHP) will cover the costs of operations and treatment for major health issues\u2014such as cancer, heart attack, or surgery. Patients with Medicare or Medicaid can use direct primary care as well if they qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Insurance coverage varies depending on the direct primary care doctor and the insurance provider. The good news is, insurance providers are starting to realize the value of direct primary care, and it\u2019s becoming easier to pay for direct primary care using insurance. Call our office for more questions on insurance coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Myth 3: I Pay for Extra Expenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The price of direct primary care covers way more than your in-office appointments. At Holistic specialists, our patients receive access to a concierge physician and can call, text, or email us anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Direct primary care doctors can easily refer a patient to other specialists outside their areas of expertise. However, a direct primary care doctor isn\u2019t quick to cart you off to another doctor. Instead, he or she will perform an in-depth diagnosis of your health issues and come up with a comprehensive treatment plan. If you still need outside assistance, many people use a high deductible health insurance policy to cover extra expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your doctor prescribes medicine or needs to run lab tests, you won\u2019t have to pay full price. Most direct primary care doctors provide their patients with discounts and wholesale prices, just like Link Primary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Link Primary Makes Direct Primary Care More Affordable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re wondering, \u201chow much does direct primary care cost?\u201d all it takes is a quick look at our Pricing<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll likely find yourself surprised at how affordable our prices are, considering the high-quality and comprehensive care we provide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For a monthly flat fee, our patients access unlimited doctor visits, primary care, urgent care, an on-site pharmacy, virtual access, and more. Our patients should expect up to 80% discounts on medications and 90% discounts on lab tests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also provide our patients with several bonuses that are 100% free. Here are a few of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n