Direct Primary Care
Why Choose Direct Primary Care (DPC) at Hennessay Medical?
Direct Primary Care (DPC) at Hennessay Medical provides regular access to Dr. Hennessay and improved access for sudden health issues, offering a financially savvy solution for those with high-deductible insurance plans. With DPC, enjoy unlimited* office, video, phone, and email consultations, ensuring predictable healthcare expenses and protecting you from unexpected high costs.
Benefits of Hennessay Medical's approach to DPC:
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Same or next-day appointments for urgent matters
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In-office blood draws
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Direct access to Dr. Hennessay via secure OnPatient portal
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Longer, quality-focused and holistic health consultations
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Never get diverted to a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
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Comprehensive wellness exams and screenings included
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Annual wellness labs and specialized screenings for various health conditions
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Predictable monthly healthcare expenses
For Employers:
Looking to add DPC as a valuable health benefit alongside HDHPs? Read more here.
For Employees: ask your employer for HSA contributions for DPC membership to complement your HDHP health plan. Read more here.
Pricing:
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Ages 18-39: $199/month
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Ages 40-64: $249/month
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Ages 65 and over: $299/month**
A 6-month non-refundable deposit is required initially, after which the fee becomes a monthly recurring charge.
By spreading your healthcare spending evenly throughout the year, DPC can help you avoid sudden expenses that can exceed $500 in a single month from multiple visits, offering substantial savings for those frequently accessing care.
Our model allows for personalized care by limiting patient enrollment and maintaining flexible scheduling for same-day and after-hours needs.
Membership fees can be deducted from your HSA or FSA, although they do not count toward PPO deductibles. DPC is not insurance, and maintaining health insurance is required to participate in the DPC membership. Patients often pair DPC with catastrophic-type health insurance or utilize their existing High-Deductible PPO (HDHP) plans for additional coverage. Membership can be canceled with 30 days' notice after the first 6 months. Consult your tax advisor regarding HSA/FSA use.
For more information about the DPC model, read this helpful article by GoodRx: What is Direct Primary Care? A Patient's Guide To Direct Primary Care.
Please contact the office to sign up for your DPC membership.
*While there is no limitation on office visits, it is at the discretion of Dr. Hennessay to book additional visits as necessary, and to allow access for all patients, some visits may be video or phone visits. Same/next-day visits are reserved for urgent needs. This plan has limited enrollment to ensure everyone has timely access to care.
**Why can’t you accept most patients age 65 and older?
Our practice does not accept Medicare. Federal regulations prohibit private, membership-based medical practices from contracting with Medicare beneficiaries for services covered by Medicare. To remain compliant, we are unable to accept most patients age 65 and older with any Medicare plan, even if they wish to pay privately.