02/17/2026
DPC is Direct Primary Care. In other words, a longstanding and trusting relationship between you and your doctor without the insurance "middleman" getting in the way or creating hurdles for what you need.
A common misconception is that if you have "great insurance," why would you benefit from joining a DPC clinic? Isn't that just double-paying? What is the benefit? Well, for one, it's accessibility- way less wait times for an appointment and oftentimes, you can directly text your doctor. Another benefit is we aren't billing you for every little mole, cough or eye twitch you happen to bring up, just to squeeze every penny out of your insurance plan (meaning, YOU until your deductible is met!). DPC is the same price every month, no matter the number of issues or how complex! Here, Dr. Shane Purcell, a longtime DPC doctor base in South Carolina, explains in more detail for those interested:
Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Dr. Shane is back with another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip, and today we talk about why some people th...
