Direct Primary Care: A New Type of Health Care

Have you ever avoided going to the doctor because you weren’t sick enough? Or maybe you didn’t go because you were sure that your twisted ankle was just a sprain…but it’s never really felt 100% since.

It’s not uncommon for most people with health insurance to avoid seeing the doctor because they don’t think it’s worth the out of pocket cost.

Or, in some cases, people will avoid seeing their regular doctor to save money but will end up wasting both time and money by seeing an urgent care center where the doctor does not know your health history, nor do they have time to accurately diagnose what is going on with you.

This is where a Direct Primary Care (DPC) membership model comes in.

With a direct primary care membership, as offered by our integrative practice, Vitality Family Health, we can offer you the time and care you deserve without having to deal with a third party.* This kind of health care ensures that everything we do is centered around you, the patient, and not for astronomical prices. DPC models are an affordable healthcare option that helps people to proactively take back their health without having to worry whether it’s “worth it” to see their regular Oak Brook family physician.

What Does a Direct Primary Care Membership Model Look Like?

Insurance pays for sick care. This includes hospitalizations, surgeries, some doctor visits, select prescriptions, and indicated labs. Insurance is designed to be reactive; when an emergency strikes, your primary health insurance is ready to foot most of the bill.

Think of health insurance like car insurance. Just how car insurance is necessary if you are ever in an accident, health insurance is your back up plan. You never want to have to use it for something serious, but it’s nice knowing that you have something that will protect you if something does go wrong. However, the basic health insurance model, much like car insurance isn’t super helpful when you need a “tune-up”, so to speak. That’s why a secondary affordable health option, like direct primary care (DPC) membership is so critical to keeping your “systems” operating smoothly.

Just like cars, we require proactive maintenance. If you wait until you have no oil in your car, your engine will fail. The same is true for your health. In addition to annual well-checks (usually the only elective visit covered by insurance), it is critical for creating an optimal healthy lifestyle that you develop a relationship with your family physician in Oak Brook, IL so that he or she understands the ins-and-outs of your body’s systems and needs.

Here is what you can expect from our direct primary care membership:

• Two Membership Options. We offer an Adult Maintenance membership and an Adult Restorative membership depending on our patient’s needs and health goals. You can learn more about what type of membership is the best fit for you, here.
• Pediatric Add-On. A Pediatric Add-On can be added to either of our Adult memberships and includes an unlimited number of visits.
• Primary Care and Personalized Services
• Management for all Chronic Conditions
• Integrative personalized health care that gives you the tools and knowledge you need to proactively support your health and wellness journey.

Learn more about our affordable healthcare options for membership here.

Learn More About Direct Primary Care in Oak Brook Today

This alternative approach to your health and wellness helps you to get the most knowledge and understanding of your health and helps to build trust with your healthcare provider.

And, not only does a DPC model improve your quality of health, but it also lowers all additional healthcare costs because you are proactively fighting off any diseases or conditions before they happen, meaning that hospital visits and ER stays are less likely to occur. Just like how eating higher quality foods helps to fight off disease and reduces the chance of chronic conditions and heart disease, so does improving the quality of healthcare by opting in for a direct primary care membership.

Vitality Family Health’s direct primary membership model is based on making sure that our patients get the personalized health care they deserve through education and empowerment. This monthly membership allows you to choose your level of healthcare for both yourself and your loved ones.

Instead of dealing with insurance, DPC provides you with the medical attention you need. With a DPC model, you have a direct relationship with the integrative healthcare providers at Vitality Family Health. We also offer direct contact with one of our practitioners 24/7 via phone.

Our DPC model means that our providers are not paid per visit, which increases the accessibility and active listening required to accurately diagnose and form a treatment plan based on the individual’s needs.

You won’t find this model in traditional primary care establishments.

If you’re ready to experience a different type of healthcare, one that is centered around you while working to get to the root cause of any health issues you may have, we invite you to learn more about our practice today. You hold the keys required to start the journey towards optimal health, we simply help you open the right door.

*Vitality Family Health does not accept any private insurances, Medicare or Medicaid.