Difference Between Direct Care and Traditional Care

If you’ve ever felt frustrated with long wait times, rushed doctor visits, or confusing medical bills, you’re not alone. That’s why some people are turning to Direct Care; a simpler way to get healthcare. With Direct Care, you pay your doctor a flat fee for their service, or a monthly fee, kind of like a subscription. There’s no insurance involved, which means you can get longer visits, same-day appointments, and even text or call your doctor when you need to.

Traditional Care, on the other hand, is the healthcare system that most of us are used to. It’s the corporate insurance and large hospital system. You go through insurance, pay copays and deductibles, and your doctor has to juggle prior authorizations/appeals based on insurance rules. Traditional Care is important if you need access to a multidisciplinary team of doctors or an inpatient hospital care, but it can feel rushed and impersonal. In the end, when you need medical care it comes down to what matters most to you; more personal, flexible care with fewer headaches, vs restrictive insurance coverage.

Personal Endocrine is a Direct Care endocrinology practice. We provide quick access to the doctor with simple fees and no hidden costs, unlike the big healthcare corporations. To us you are not just a number on a chart; you’re a wholesome person and we care for you like one.