We know how frustrating healthcare can feel when you’re trying to take care of your family. You call the clinic at 8 AM sharp, only to be put on hold for what feels like forever, hoping against hope there’s an opening sometime this week. When you finally get that appointment, you arrive early (because they told you to), sit in a crowded waiting room with sick kids climbing the walls, and then see the doctor for what feels like five minutes before they’re rushing off to the next patient.
Then, weeks later, a bill shows up in the mail for something you were sure was covered, leaving you wondering what you’re even paying insurance for.
If this sounds familiar, you’re definitely not alone. This is the reality most families face every day—a healthcare system full of delays, confusion, and costs that seem to come out of nowhere.
But here’s what we want you to know: it doesn’t have to be this way.
Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers something completely different—a model designed around what families actually need. More time with your doctor, transparent pricing you can understand, and access to care that actually fits into your real life.
In this guide, we’ll walk you through what DPC really includes, how it transforms the way you schedule and pay for visits, and why so many parents are discovering it’s exactly what their family’s healthcare was missing.
What Is Direct Primary Care and How Does It Work for Families?
Think of DPC like a membership to your family’s health and wellbeing, rather than traditional fee-for-service healthcare that nickels and dimes you for every interaction. You pay one predictable monthly fee and get unlimited access to care whenever you need it—whether that’s a quick text to check if a rash needs attention or a longer visit to talk through your teenager’s anxiety.
Here’s what most DPC memberships include for your whole family:
- Pediatric care for babies, kids, and teens—from newborn checkups to adolescent health concerns
- Wellness visits and checkups for everyone, regardless of age
- Sick visits for all those inevitable colds, flu, stomach bugs, and mysterious childhood ailments
- Chronic condition management for things like asthma, diabetes, ADHD, and high blood pressure
- Sports physicals, school physicals, and work physicals—no more scrambling before deadlines
- Lab work coordination and basic screenings when you need them
- Prescription help and medication refills without the runaround
- Lifestyle and nutrition coaching to help your family build healthy habits that stick
Many clinics also offer perks like discounted imaging, guaranteed same-day appointments when your child is sick, and after-hours support for those “is this an emergency?” moments that always seem to happen at 10 PM.
What makes DPC special is the freedom it gives your family to get care the way that actually works for you. No more choosing between missing work for a doctor’s appointment or letting your child suffer through a sinus infection. You have options that fit your life, not the other way around.
How Does DPC Make Scheduling Easier?
Let’s be honest—kids don’t get sick on a convenient schedule. They wake up with fevers on the morning of the big presentation. They develop mysterious rashes right before family vacation. They have growth spurts that trigger asthma flare-ups at the most inconvenient times.
With DPC, getting care for these unpredictable moments doesn’t involve the usual scheduling nightmare. Here’s why:
- Same-day or next-day visits are the norm, not the exception
- Direct scheduling through text, phone, or online—no middleman, no phone tag
- No referral requirements or insurance hoops to jump through
- Intentionally flexible schedules that prioritize urgent needs over routine maintenance
This setup means you can actually get care right when your family needs it most. For busy parents juggling work, school pickup, soccer practice, and everything else, this kind of flexibility isn’t just convenient—it’s life-changing. No more choosing between your child’s health and your work responsibilities.
What Kind of Doctor Access Do You Actually Get?
Here’s something that might surprise you: DPC doctors typically care for about 75% fewer patients than traditional primary care physicians. What does that mean for your family? Everything.
Instead of being rushed through appointments where you feel like you’re on a conveyor belt, you get visits that are actually long enough to address your concerns. We’re talking 30 to 60 minutes, not the typical 7-minute rush job you might be used to.
This creates real benefits for your family that you’ll notice immediately:
- Your kids feel comfortable with a doctor who actually remembers them and takes time to connect
- You can address multiple concerns in one visit instead of being told to “make another appointment”
- Your doctor has time to notice patterns and make connections between symptoms, behaviors, and health trends
- Follow-up questions are welcome—even after hours when you think of something important
Over time, this builds something precious: a real relationship with someone who genuinely knows your family’s health history, personality, and needs. Your provider becomes a trusted partner in your family’s health journey, not just someone you see when something’s wrong.
How Does DPC Eliminate Billing Confusion?
If you’re tired of playing medical bill roulette—never knowing what’s covered, what you’ll owe, or when surprise charges will appear—you’re going to love this part.
DPC replaces all that confusion with one simple, transparent monthly fee that covers virtually everything your family needs for primary care.
Here’s how much simpler life becomes:
- No co-pays for visits, ever
- No per-visit charges that add up every time someone gets sick
- No insurance claims to file or wait for approval
- No guessing games about what’s covered—it’s all included
- Clear communication about the rare services that might have a small additional cost (like outside lab work or imaging)
This transparency means you can actually budget for your family’s healthcare without nasty surprises. You know exactly what you’re paying, exactly what you’re getting, and exactly who to call when someone needs care. It’s healthcare that finally makes sense.
Is Direct Primary Care Cheaper Than Traditional Insurance?
The short answer? For most families, absolutely. But let’s look at the actual numbers so you can see why so many parents are making the switch.
A 2025 study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine compared the real costs of Direct Primary Care with traditional insurance-based practices. The results were eye-opening and show why DPC offers such incredible value for families.
| What the Study Found | What That Means for Your Family |
| Monthly Cost: DPC membership typically ranges from $75 to $88 per person | A family of four gets complete access to primary care for about $300 per month—with no surprise bills, co-pays, or deductibles to worry about |
| Clinic Overhead: DPC offices spent $247,000 less per year than insurance-based clinics | Clinics can charge families less and focus their energy on patient care instead of wrestling with insurance paperwork |
| Patient Load: DPC doctors care for 75% fewer patients than traditional doctors | Your family gets more time, more attention, and faster access when someone needs care |
| Per-Patient Value: DPC clinics earned $137 more per patient per year than traditional clinics | Better health outcomes without the extra cost—because care is personalized and proactive rather than reactive |
Why this matters for your family’s budget and peace of mind:
There’s no insurance company middleman taking a cut of your healthcare dollars. Your monthly fees go directly to the clinic providing your care. You get longer, more thorough visits and direct access to your doctor when you’re worried about your child. The predictable monthly cost helps you budget for healthcare without fear of surprise bills that can derail your family’s finances.
How to Get Started With Family DPC at Craft Concierge
Taking the leap to DPC might feel like a big decision, but getting started is actually refreshingly simple. Here’s exactly what you can expect:
Reach out to our team by phone or online. We’ll take time to answer all your questions and learn about your family’s specific needs and concerns. No pressure, no sales pitch—just honest conversation about whether DPC is right for you.
Choose your membership level that fits your family’s situation. We offer flexible options based on how often you typically need care and which services matter most to your family’s health and lifestyle.
Meet your dedicated doctor and begin building that important relationship. You’ll have a provider who’s actually easy to reach, genuinely focused on keeping your family healthy, and committed to being there when you need them most.
We’re proud to serve families throughout Tulsa, Oklahoma and Tampa, Florida. Both locations offer in-person visits when you want that face-to-face connection, comprehensive lab services, and telehealth options for those times when coming in just isn’t convenient.
Ready to see if DPC might be the healthcare solution your family has been looking for? Call us or message us today—we’d love to talk with you about how we can support your family’s health journey.
