Health Co-op Guide
With the Health Co-op, the network covers any provider — you're never locked into a narrow list. Here's how the different types of providers near you compare.
Part 1
Four ways to see a doctor — all covered under the Health Co-op's open network.
Hospital system or physician group
A traditional primary care practice, often part of a larger hospital network or physician group.
Walk-in clinic
Walk-in clinics for non-emergency issues that need prompt attention without an appointment.
Concierge doctor
A membership-based doctor who sees you as often as needed, with no copays or insurance middleman.
Telehealth membership
Same DPC relationship, delivered virtually — video visits, messaging, and remote care from home.
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How long does it take to get an appointment — and how much time do you actually get with the doctor?
This is the average time the actual provider sees the patient. Usually there's time with a medical assistant to ask questions and do height and weight before you're actually seen by the provider.
More time with your doctor means more than just longer visits — it changes what care is possible.
DPC doctors negotiate wholesale lab pricing — routine bloodwork often costs a fraction of what a traditional office charges.
With 45+ minutes per visit, your DPC doctor goes over your health in far more detail — catching issues a 7-minute visit simply can't.
Need a medication refill? Your DPC doctor can handle it over the phone or via text — no need to book an appointment weeks out like at a regular office.
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How well does your doctor know you — and how often do you see the same one?
Usually the same provider
You only get about 7 minutes on average — there's little opportunity to actually build a relationship.
Usually a different provider
Walk-in clinics rotate staff — you'll see someone new every single visit.
Always the same provider
You build a long-term relationship with one provider who knows your full history — every visit.
Always the same for scheduled visits
Always the same provider for checkups and scheduled visits. For urgent needs, you may see a different on-call provider.
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What you pay — and how the Health Co-op helps cover it.
$250
Per-visit fee
Typical visit cost before deductible
Health Co-op covers up to $1,250 / person / year toward visits
$250
Per-visit fee
Typical visit cost before deductible
Health Co-op covers up to $1,250 / person / year toward visits
Membership
Monthly membership
Flat monthly fee — unlimited visits, no copays
The $1,250 / person / year from your Co-op covers almost any DPC membership — more than enough.
Membership
Monthly membership
Flat monthly fee — unlimited virtual visits
The $1,250 / person / year from your Co-op is definitely enough to cover a virtual DPC membership.
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