Direct Primary Care (DPC) is an alternative to the traditional fee-for-service method of financing and delivering primary care that can address many of these challenges. Although the DPC practice model is still evolving and there is no single accepted definition of what constitutes a DPC practice, DPC physician practices generally include certain elements: -They contract directly with patients, charging them a recurring—typically monthly—subscription fee to cover most or all primary-care-related services; -They do not charge patients per-visit, out-of-pocket amounts greater than the monthly equivalent of the subscription fee; -They do not bill third parties on a fee-for-service basis for services provided. The Direct Primary Care model addresses many of the challenges facing primary care by reducing administrative burden and allowing primary care providers to spend more time with their patients, resulting in improved satisfaction for providers, better care for patients, and the potential to reduce costs for patients and the healthcare system.