As physicians and ASCs face increasing obstacles in securing reimbursements from insurance companies, many are looking to direct-pay or cash models to cut out the need for payers. Cash-pay service ...

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront series, Provider Prices in the Commercial Sector, featuring analysis and discussion of physician, hospital, and other health care provider ...

Direct primary care uses a membership system rather than pay for service. Proponents say it fills a gap and provides a cheaper option for folks with high-deductible health insurance plans.

This article is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Accountable Care for Population Health, featuring analysis and discussion of how to understand, design, support, and measure ...

Direct primary care is a subscription model of delivering health care that is gaining popularity in the U.S. DPC patients enjoy benefits unheard of in most primary care offices – from zero wait times ...