What is DPC?
What is the saying, if I had a nickel for ever time I was asked this question....? DPC stands for Direct Primary Care and it represents a movement to bring medical care back to a relationship between the provider and the patient.
MISSION STATEMENT
As a family doctor I want to return to excellent, timely and affordable care that is not driven by the whims of insurance.
VISION
We at Tamarack Health want to provide the people of the Bitterroot Valley and beyond a medical home that is affordable and accessible. We envision care that is well-rounded and un-hurried, that is evidence-based and up-to-date with an emphasis on healthful living.
What is included in your Membership?
Unlimited Visits
No office visit charges or co-pays.
And you'll have direct access to your provider: email, text, phone calls and video calling.
Same day or next day scheduling usually available.
Relaxed and extended visits
Home Visits
Though we think of our clinic as home base, we understand there may be times when you just cannot make it in yourself. Though not possibly available same day, let us know if a home visit is preferred and we can try to accommodate if deemed appropriate.
**for additional fee to cover travel costs
Labs at cost + 10%
We provide labs and pathology at OUR cost + 10%, resulting in 80-90% savings to you.
Membership comes with free yearly preventative labs.
Labs are drawn in the clinic for your convenience.
Discounted Pharmaceuticals
We contract with HealthCare Providers in Hamilton for wholesale pricing that is passed on to our patients.
We also can get Durable Medical Equipment at wholesale costs.
Discounts on X-Ray and Ultrasounds
We work closely with BigSky Mobile to offer you the best price possible. This price includes the Radiologist's Read.
We are happy to also be able to offer free in-house diagnostics including EKG
Price Transparency for In-House Procedures
Pay a flat-fee of $20 for certain procedures including skin biopsies, toenail removals, simple laceration repair, joint injections, abscess drainage and cryotherapy.
DPC = Healthcare not Health Coverage
Similar to a gym membership, for a low monthly payment our patients receive access to their Provider that is prompt and in a manner that works best for THEM. Our simple system and easy to use technology provide efficient and personalized primary care. The typical high costs for medications, labs, imaging studies and procedures are also greatly discounted.
What you you mean you don't bill insurance?
The premise behind DPC is affordable and personalized care. Medical insurance absolutely is helpful when there are emergencies and surgeries. However we are seeing more a concept of expensive 'health coverage' less 'health care'. Under the current model it can take months to be seen by a provider--we've all been there. We at Tamarack Health DPC prefer to offer care when you need it, at a price that is affordable. You could request request a receipt of your monthly payments which you can apply to your deductible in to a health sharing plan, and even use your FSA. Again, our goal is affordable health CARE.
