The Price of Care: Direct Primary Care's Unintended Consequences The rise of direct primary care (DPC) practices has been hailed as a game changer for patients seeking more personalized and unhurried medical attention.
DPC doctors can operate with smaller patient panels, devoting more time to each patient's unique needs by charging patients directly through monthly or annual membership fees.
One significant implication of DPC is its potential to exacerbate existing health disparities.