NEW FAMILY MEDICINE PRACTICE OFFERING DIRECT PRIMARY CARE

Bozeman, MT: Local physician Terry S Edwards, MD and Melissa N Blixt, DNP, a nurse practitioner, are opening Bozeman Primary Care on April 1st in the Ferguson Farm development of West Bozeman. The co-founders believe in healthcare that gives better access to providers, is affordable, and improves patient experience. Because of that, along with general practice healthcare services accepting insurance, they offer an innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) plan that provides membership-based medical care.  
 
Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a new concept of offering patients primary and preventive care without the hassles of insurance. Instead, a monthly fee includes unlimited office visits and close access to healthcare providers via text, email, and phone. DPC has become a nationwide movement among providers and patients that are discouraged by a broken healthcare system and are pushing for change. The model provides healthcare the way it used to be, with a closer relationship to healthcare providers, while offering the conveniences of today’s technologies including online appointment scheduling and virtual visits. Patients can have 80-90% of their basic medical needs met for $99 a month while utilizing insurance only for unforeseen emergencies.  
 
The clinic will also be an option for local businesses as they struggle to provide health benefits to their employees due to high cost of health insurance. By offering employees a monthly membership along with less expensive, high deductible insurance plans, small businesses can save money for their company and their employees. Several local businesses have already expressed interest. 
 
Both providers are accepting patients and will provide a much-needed alternative for Bozeman residents who may be experiencing extremely long wait times for appointments elsewhere.  
 
 
To learn more or make an appointment go to bozemanprimarycare.com. 
Information about DPC can be found at dpcare.org