A Mom-Friendly Overview:

If you’ve always relied on insurance for your child’s healthcare, you’re not alone — it’s the system most families are used to. But there’s a simpler, more personal option that’s growing fast: Direct Primary Care (DPC).

With DPC, you pay a flat monthly fee — like a subscription — directly to your pediatrician. That covers all of your child’s routine care, without insurance in the middle.

What makes it different? Time, access, and care that feels truly personal. In traditional practices, each provider often manages 2,000 or more patients, which can lead to rushed visits, long wait times, and seeing someone new every time. In DPC, each provider limits their care to just 200–400 children, so you get:

• • Longer, unrushed visits

• • Same- or next-day appointments

• • Direct messaging or calls with your doctor

• • Consistent care from one provider who truly knows your child

That means you’re not retelling your child’s story at every visit — their history, temperament, and unique needs are already understood.

At Aspire Pediatrics, we blend trusted traditional medicine with a thoughtful integrative approach, caring for your child’s physical, emotional, nutritional, and developmental health.

DPC works especially well for families with high-deductible insurance, offering predictable monthly costs and potential long-term savings.

Wondering if DPC is right for your family? Let’s talk — no pressure, just a chance to explore what fits best for you and your child.

 

This topic is also discussed in an educational episode of the Aspire Pediatrics Podcast.