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How direct primary care works alongside a high-deductible health plan

Anne Gonzalez, MD

Published on: 05/10/2026

Direct primary care isn't insurance. Here's how it pairs with a high-deductible plan, and what it means that DPC membership is HSA-eligible in 2026.

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A primary care benefit your employees will actually use

Anne Gonzalez, MD

Published on: 28/09/2026

Small Business Direct Care Access gives small employers a flat-rate primary care benefit starting at $65 per employee per month. No claims processing, no deductibles, same-day or next-day access. Here's how it works.

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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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