Direct Primary Care (DPC):
A New Model of Healthcare
Asymmetric Health is a direct-pay primary medical practice specializing in a functional medicine approach to health-span optimization. Our mission is to provide evidence-based, personalized, safe, and effective medical care to men and women seeking a proactive, health-focused approach to maximizing their health-span rather than waiting for the traditional diseases of aging.
What Is Direct Primary Care?
Direct Primary Care is a healthcare model that eliminates the middleman (insurance) and fosters a direct relationship between you and your clinician. Instead of paying for each appointment, test, or form individually, you pay a flat monthly membership fee that covers nearly all of your primary care needs.
What DPC Is NOT
DPC is not a substitute for health insurance. We recommend maintaining a high-deductible plan or health-sharing membership for catastrophic events, hospitalization, and specialist referrals.
DPC covers most primary care needs but does not include hospitalization, imaging, or emergency services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
You don't pay per visit. You're not rushed out the door. You're paying for a relationship and access to your physician whenever you need them.
A Brief History of DPC
DPC emerged in the early 2000s as a response to rising patient dissatisfaction and physician burnout caused by a deeply flawed insurance-based healthcare system. Traditional fee-for-service models became increasingly dominated by health insurance companies, which created rigid reimbursement structures, interfered with clinical decision-making, and often dictated care based on billing codes rather than patient needs.
Physicians found themselves increasingly sidelined in determining what was best for their patients. Administrative burdens exploded - prior authorizations, billing codes, documentation for reimbursement, and performance metrics tied to insurance contracts began to consume more time than patient care itself. DPC was built to restore the patient-provider relationship to the center of healthcare.
How DPC Can Save You Money
Many patients pair their DPC membership with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) or health-sharing ministry, which often results in lower total healthcare spending than traditional insurance alone.
DPC at Asymmetric Health
While we offer several membership tiers tailored to individuals seeking hormone and cellular optimization, our core mission is rooted in the Direct Primary Care model. We believe that every individual deserves proactive, personalized care that not only addresses symptoms but aims to optimize long-term health.
The Asymmetric Advantage
Is DPC Right for You?
DPC is ideal for individuals who want:
- A physician who knows them personally
- Extended appointments without rushing
- Transparent pricing with no surprise bills
- Proactive health optimization, not reactive sick care
- Direct access to their doctor via text, call, or email
Ready to Experience a Different Kind of Healthcare?
Schedule a free consultation to learn how DPC can work for you, or explore our evaluation packages to get started.