What is Direct Primary Care?
DPC is a healthcare model in which the physician and patient contract directly with one another. This reduces administrative overhead and lowers overall cost. By refusing to deal with insurance companies, we can spend more time with you during (and in between) visits, getting to know you much better, providing personalized care and improving health outcomes.
Is this concierge medicine?
The term concierge medicine is used to describe a wide array of different practice styles. Some concierge clinics are very similar to Promise. We intentionally choose to identify as “DPC” because we think this best describes how our practice operates. We offer a level of access often associated with concierge medicine, but at a more affordable monthly rate.
So you really don’t bill insurance?
Not at all. In the same way you wouldn’t submit an auto claim to change your windshield wipers (eventually, new wipers would end up costing $200!), our goal is to keep prices honest by dealing directly with our patients.
Should I still have insurance?
Sure, there will always be a role for health insurance. While many of our patients don’t have traditional health insurance, most opt for plans with higher deductibles or participate in some sort of medical cost sharing program (Sedera, Zion HealthShare, etc).
Do you dispense medications?
Absolutely. We carry a wide array of generic medications offered to patients at cost and dispensed right from the clinic. If you need something that we don’t carry, we’ll help you find the least expensive pharmacy and call it in for you.
What if I need specialty care?
As an internal medicine physician, Dr. Inman is trained in managing all manner of primary care issues. However, should you need the care of a specialist, we’re happy to help you find the right doctor and then follow-up with their recommendations after your visit.
Is it easy to reach Dr. Inman?
As easy as we can possibly make it! Dr. Inman is pleased to provide his cell phone number to each of his patients. He is available for texts/calls during business hours and urgent telephone calls after hours if needed. No phone trees. No answering services. We want to be there whenever you need us.