Healing health care : a movement is growing to provide health care through monthly subscription fees.
Date
7-13-2026
Pages
18-21
Abstract
Direct primary care (DPC) provides direct provider access through a flat membership fee with no deductibles or co-insurance, along with direct access to significant discounts on imaging, labs, and medications as part of their membership. Themes include affordability, same-day or next-day appointments and unlimited, unrushed visits.
A DPC practices described in the article is Maine Primary Care, which has enrolled approximately 500 patients.
Recommended Citation
Schreiber, Laurie, "Healing health care : a movement is growing to provide health care through monthly subscription fees." (2026). Maine News Index – MaineBiz. 8461.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_mainebiz/8461
Source
Mainebiz