What is the difference between Direct Primary Care and Concierge Care?
At Wise Patient Internal Medicine, both Direct Primary Care (DPC) [...]
One monthly fee and unlimited care? This sounds too good to be true… what’s the catch?
There is no catch! When we tell patients about direct [...]
Can I consider Direct Primary Care as a substitute for health insurance?
Direct Primary Care is not a replacement for health insurance, [...]
Which insurance plans pair well with Direct Primary Care?
Some people, and some businesses, decide to pair Direct Primary [...]
Why is the Direct Primary Care (DPC) payment model not available to Medicare patients?
While many states including Washington have embraced the monthly membership [...]
Does the WA State Legislature view Direct Primary Care favorably?
Yes. Within the introduction to RCW 48.150 is found the [...]
I don’t get it. If I begin to pay Wise Patient a monthly membership fee, how exactly may I save money?
Participating in Wise Patient Direct may or may not save [...]
Can Wise Patient decline to accept me into their Wise Patient Direct membership practice?
Yes, per RCW 48.150, a direct practice may decline to [...]
Can Wise Patient discontinue (terminate) my Wise Patient Direct membership?
Yes, but not solely on the basis of your health [...]
Once I join Wise Patient Direct, can I discontinue (terminate) my membership?
Yes, at any time and for any reason, by providing [...]