Pros & Cons of Direct Primary Care Through Optimum Direct Care

Pros and Cons of Direct Primary CareMany people are becoming increasingly frustrated with the traditional health care system, which typically requires a long wait for an appointment followed by a precious few minutes with a doctor and a never-ending hassle with an insurance company. In response to these concerns, a new health care model – direct primary care (DPC) – has emerged.

Based on a membership-only structure, a DPC practice does not accept health insurance or work with any other third-party payers. Rather, in exchange for a predictable monthly fee, a patient receives unlimited access to a doctor he or she knows and trusts.

If you’re considering your primary health care options and wondering whether DPC is right for you, you might find it helpful to consider these pros and cons:

Advantages for Patients

With DPC, you can benefit from:

  • Knowing ahead of time exactly how much your primary health care will cost
  • A more relaxed and streamlined health care experience
  • A productive and enduring doctor-patient relationship
  • Extended appointment availability, including same-day or next-day availability
  • Unrushed face time with your doctor, as well as the freedom to discuss more than one health issue during a single appointment
  • Telemedicine consultations via voice, video conferencing, and SMS text
  • On-site tests and procedures performed at no extra cost, and off-site tests and procedures available at discounted rates
  • Free generic prescription medications from the office formulary
  • Access to multiple expert opinions via RubiconMD

Disadvantages for Patients

DPC completely eliminates third-party insurers from the primary health care equation, and many patients view this as a welcome change. However, it is important to keep in mind that a DPC doctor only provides primary health care services. Therefore, as a DPC member, you are still encouraged to carry health insurance to cover the costs of life-threatening emergencies, hospitalizations, and specialist care for complex illnesses and injuries.

Additionally, while the DPC model continues to grow in popularity, it can still be difficult to locate a DPC provider. Many patients find their DPC doctor through word of mouth, which is actually the best endorsement a doctor can receive.

Optimum Direct Care

At Optimum Direct Care, a DPC practice located in the Orlando, FL, area, Dr. Toni “Muzzi” Muzzonigro delivers health care that is always in the best interest of her patients. If you’re interested in becoming a member of our practice, contact us for more information.

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“We learned of Dr. Muzzi and her staff via our cost sharing provider, Liberty Health Share. We chose to join the practice because Dr. Muzzi is an excellent physician, she can see and treat our whole family, and we can have 24-hour access. The direct primary care model is SO much more convenient and gives me additional piece of mind. Dr. Muzzi goes above and beyond for her patients. She really takes the time to listen and understand my questions, thoughts, and concerns. She helps educate me while also respecting my choices and preferences, which is very important to me as a mom. I know my family is receiving the best possible care under Dr Muzzi. I’ve never experienced another doctor so passionate about truly helping her patients. She goes above and beyond for us, and we are truly grateful to have her in our lives! Her nurse Erin is awesome and takes great care of us as well! If you want the best care possible, and the added peace of mind of direct access then look no further!”

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