Our healthcare law firm works with many providers to help set up medical practices, including direct primary care practices. We have previously written about direct primary care practices in 2022 and 2023 but are writing an updated post because our clients have had renewed interest in starting direct primary care practices. Direct primary care practices provide an alternative method to the traditional insurance model to provide more targeted, individualized care for patients, but direct primary care also carries legal and compliance risks. This blog covers two considerations that providers should consider before starting a direct primary care practice. If you need assistance setting up a direct primary care practice or would like to discuss this blog post, you may contact our healthcare law firm at (404) 685-1662 (Atlanta) or (706) 722-7886 (Augusta), or by email, info@littlehealthlaw.com. You may also learn more about our law firm by visiting www.littlehealthlaw.com.
First Consideration: Direct Primary Care Is Not Insurance, and Direct Primary Care Agreements Need to State Clearly That These Agreements Are Not Health Insurance
Under Georgia’s Direct Primary Care Act, direct primary care is not considered insurance, meaning direct primary care practices cannot bill their claims to insurance. Because direct primary care practices cannot bill their claims to insurance, issues arise when direct primary care physicians provide Continue reading ›
