For families in Latham, Albany, Saratoga Springs, and across the Capital Region, healthcare often feels more complicated than it should. Long waits, rushed appointments, and confusing bills leave patients feeling frustrated. Direct Primary Care (DPC) offers a refreshing alternative—one that restores time, trust, and clarity to the doctor–patient relationship.
What Is Direct Primary Care?
At its core, Direct Primary Care is a membership model. Instead of paying insurance companies for every visit, test, or procedure, patients pay a flat monthly fee for unlimited access to their doctor.
At Fusella Family Medicine, membership includes:
- Same-day or next-day appointments
- Extended, unrushed visits
- Direct communication with your physician via phone, text, or email
- Preventive and chronic care support
- Wholesale pricing on labs, imaging, and medications
How DPC Differs From Traditional Care
In a traditional system, insurance companies influence how care is delivered. That often means ten-minute appointments, mountains of paperwork, and unexpected costs.
Direct Primary Care changes the equation:
- Access on your terms: Contact your doctor directly, without waiting weeks.
- No middlemen: No copays, deductibles, or surprise bills.
- More time: Appointments typically last 30–60 minutes.
Who Benefits from DPC?
DPC is ideal for families who want peace of mind, patients with chronic conditions who need consistent support, and busy professionals who value convenience. Across Upstate New York, people are choosing DPC because it delivers personalized care and predictable costs.
Conclusion
Direct Primary Care isn’t just a different way of paying for healthcare—it’s a better way of experiencing it. For patients in Latham, Albany, and Saratoga Springs, Fusella Family Medicine offers care that is personal, accessible, and transparent.
