What is Direct primary Care?
A system that values people over profits
Direct Primary Care (DPC) was created to solve the problems of the traditional healthcare system. Our model is designed to put your health and your relationship with your doctor back at the center of your care—where it belongs.
Here is a simple comparison of what you get as a member of Raphara Health versus a typical insurance-based practice.
Insurance-based Primary Care
Raphara Health
Direct primary Care
Payment Model
Premiums + copays + deductibles + coinsurance
Cost for a visit
A co-pay for every visit
Flat, affordable monthly fee
$0 for all visits. They are included in your membership
Appointment Length
7-10 minutes
Usually feels rushed
30-60 minutes
Feels thorough, and personal
Wait for an appointment
Often days, if not weeks to months
Same-day or next-day access for your acute needs
Access to your doctor
Call centers, phone trees, and nurse triage lines
Price Transparency
No transparency
You receive expensive, unexpected bills weeks after your visit
Direct access
Call, text, or email your doctor directly
Total transparency
Additional costs (labs, imaging) are provided prior and discounted
Patient panel size
2,000-3,000 patients per doctor
300-400 patients per doctor
Primary focus
Billing for as many patients as possible
You and your health
Our focus is on your wellness and building a lasting relatiponship