Why Direct Primary Care?
Transparent, Monthly Membership Fee
We’re devoted to ensuring complete transparency in our pricing for our patients. That means you won’t encounter co-pays, hidden fees for standard medical procedures, or surprise medical bills. Additionally, we offer discounted rates for lab tests and necessary medical supplies.
$185.00 for individuals, $350.00 for Couples (+$100 for children 14-26) .
Please note we charge a one-time enrollment fee of $150 per person.
Direct Access to your Physician
Your doctor is available 24/7 for urgent matters. However, we prefer to handle most issues during business hours (and will actually get back to you in a timely manner!), if you have an urgent need outside of business hours, your physician is available.
Leisurely, Extended Appointments
Our appointments are unhurried, allowing you ample time for all your questions. The close relationship you’ll cultivate with your doctor emphasizes a thorough understanding of your healthcare needs. No waiting room, 30- 90 minute visits.
Availability for Urgent Needs
Office visits when you need them. At Treehouse Family Medicine there’s no such thing as “squeezing you in.” You’re not just another patient; you’re a priority, and we’ll make sure you feel like one. Telehealth included as an option as well.
Cost-Efficient Labs and Medications
We leverage our wholesale buying power to pass the savings directly onto you, making labs and medication costs more affordable. We offer significantly discounted labs through quest. Your membership covers urinalysis, urine pregnancy, strep throat, COVID-19, and flu testing.
In-House Procedures at No Extra Charge
The list of in-house procedures we offer often comes at no additional cost to you:
Procedures: abscess drainage, EKGs, ear wax removal
Well woman care: Pap smears, menopause and perimenopause care
How Insurance and DPC work alongside each other
Treehouse Family Medicine does not accept or bill your insurance. Treehouse Family Medicine charges a flat monthly fee which covers most primary care services. Patients should still retain an insurance policy in the event of catastrophic illness or hospitalization or to see specialists if the need arises. Many people find a high deductible insurance plan with a lower monthly premium pairs well with Direct Primary Care, as we can offer discounted rates on lab studies and help you find more affordable ways to purchase your medications.
Our membership covers outpatient primary care visits as well as access to your physician. If you need to be admitted to the hospital, we may visit you to help coordinate care, but our membership will not cover the cost of your stay or the care from the inpatient team.
Being a member keeps down out-of-pocket costs (such as charges applied before you meet your deductible). This allows you to purchase less expensive insurance, while enjoying superior, direct and personalized care from a primary care physician. We offer deeply discounted lab testing, but you may also use your insurance for these services if you would like.
Dr. Wax will see any patient who is interested in receiving personalized medical care, including uninsured patients and those with preexisting conditions.
Why pay extra outside of insurance
Direct primary care is an alternative and better model for primary care. We don’t believe it makes sense to use a fee-for-service model for primary care. Physicians who practice primary care in an insurance-based model are forced to see many patients at shorter intervals to cover a multitude of costs (not the least of which are staff, time and material, in effort to comply with health insurance payment criteria) . If your insurance covers primary care, you are paying for an expensive benefit that is often difficult, if not impossible, to enjoy.
Direct primary care is comprehensive, highly effective and less expensive than the current insurance-based primary care model.
No contract, just a one month minimum
We do not require members to sign any contracts that commit them to a certain period of membership. Memberships do not have an end date.
A minimum of the first month of membership and a registration fee are paid up front and are nonrefundable. We ask for 30 days notice prior to cancellation.
Specialist Referrals
The hope is that by spending more time with your primary care physician, the need to refer you to a specialist will decrease significantly. However, in the event that you do need to be referred to a specialist, Dr. Jenne Wax will help arrange for an appointment and will work to expedite this if indicated.