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What is Direct Primary Care?

Anne Gonzalez, MD

Published on: 08/09/2026

Direct Primary Care is a membership model for primary care. You pay a flat monthly fee, you get full access to your doctor, and insurance stays out of the visit completely. Here is what that looks like in practice at Emerald Health in Hickory, NC.

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What If Your Doctor Actually Had Time to Know You?

Anne Gonzalez, MD

Published on: 31/08/2026

Discover how Direct Primary Care offers more time, easier access, and a stronger relationship with your healthcare clinician at Emerald Health in Hickory, NC.

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What is Direct Primary Care?

Anne Gonzalez, MD

Published on: 27/01/2026

Dr. Kelly and Dr. Gonzalez explain the ins and outs of direct primary care in Hickory, NC.

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8 Differences between Direct Primary Care and Concierge medicine

Anne Gonzalez, MD

Published on: 09/07/2021

Direct Primary Care and Concierge medicine are like apples and oranges. They have some features that are alike, but they are completely different models of health care delivery.

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