What is Direct Primary Care?
A Smarter Approach to Primary Care in Salt Lake County.
Why choose Direct Primary Care (DPC)? DPC is a healthcare model designed to put patients—not insurance companies—at the center of care.
Instead of billing insurance for every visit, DPC uses a flat monthly membership that covers most primary care services.
The result is simpler access, clearer costs, and a stronger relationship with your doctor.
The DPC Advantage.
More Time. Better Care.
In Direct Primary Care, doctors care for fewer patients. That means more time during visits, more availability between visits, and care that’s proactive instead of rushed.
Your doctor gets to know you—your health history, your concerns, and your goals. That relationship leads to more thoughtful, comprehensive care and better long-term outcomes.
The Traditional Primary Care Experience:
Many patients are familiar with the frustrations of traditional, insurance-based care:
Rushed Appointments
High patient volumes often limit visits to 10–15 minutes.
Insurance Barriers
Copays, deductibles, approvals, and coverage rules can delay or limit care.
Limited Accessibility
Appointments may take weeks, and direct communication with your doctor is rare.
Volume Over Personalization
The system rewards seeing more patients, not providing better care.
Unpredictable Costs
Even with insurance, medical bills can be confusing and unexpected.
How Direct Primary Care Is Different
Convenience & Access
Same-day or next-day appointments, longer visits, and direct access by phone, text, or email.
Transparent & Affordable
One simple monthly fee. No copays. No surprise bills. Clear, predictable pricing.
Prevention Comes First
Care focused on wellness, early intervention, and long-term health—not just sick visits.
No Insurance Hassles
Your care decisions are made by you and your doctor—not dictated by insurance rules.
Our Care Team Model: Simple by Design.
At Progressive Primary Care, we’ve intentionally kept our team small. Your care is managed by your doctor and a dedicated personal assistant—no call trees, no rotating staff, no layers of gatekeeping.
When you reach out, you connect with someone who knows you and your history. This allows us to deliver seamless access, unhurried care, and a truly old-school doctor-patient relationship.
Who Direct Primary Care Is For.
Direct Primary Care works well for people who want:
Easier access to their doctor
Clear, upfront healthcare costs
A primary care provider who knows them
Care that pairs well with high-deductible insurance, health shares, or Medicare (with appropriate waivers)
Still Have Questions About Direct Primary Care?
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Not exactly. Both focus on access and relationships, but Direct Primary Care offers the same level of care without the high concierge fees or insurance billing.
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Yes and no. No, we don’t require insurance for our care. But yes, we recommend a major medical or catastrophic plan for emergencies, hospital care, and specialty services. Upcoming changes in federal healthcare laws may also soon allow HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) to pay for Direct Primary Care, so stay tuned as this develops.
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Absolutely. Many of our patients have insurance or Medicare and use their DPC membership for everyday primary care.
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For many patients, yes. A flat monthly fee plus lower insurance premiums often leads to overall savings.
Ready to See if DPC is Right for You?
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