10/27/2025
National Direct Primary Care Day is November 1st! 🩺💙
The Ohio Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC will join direct primary care practices across the United States in celebrating the inaugural National Direct Primary Care Day on November 1st. National Direct Primary Care Day is a celebration of physician independence and patient-centered care. It highlights the growing movement of doctors reclaiming their autonomy from insurance-driven healthcare models and instead offer direct, transparent, and affordable primary care to their patients. November 1st typically marks the date when many patients choose their health insurance plan for the subsequent year.
National Direct Primary Care Day was established to help educate patients on new options available when it comes to their medical care. One of the most crucial aspects of National Direct Primary Care Day is raising awareness about the benefits of this healthcare model. Despite its advantages, many patients remain unaware that direct primary care exists as an alternative to traditional insurance-based primary care. Educating the public is essential to empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions that prioritize affordability, accessibility, and quality.
Why Public Awareness Matters:
1️⃣ Breaking Misconceptions – Many people assume that health insurance is the only way to access primary care, leading them to accept high premiums, copays, and restricted networks. Direct primary care challenges this notion by offering direct, transparent pricing and unlimited access to primary care services.
2️⃣ Encouraging Preventive Care – With direct primary care, patients can see their doctor as often as needed without worrying about additional costs. This fosters a culture of preventive care, reducing the likelihood of chronic conditions and emergency visits.
3️⃣ Strengthening Doctor-Patient Relationships – Unlike traditional insurance-driven models, direct primary care allows physicians to spend more time with patients, leading to better health outcomes and personalized care.
4️⃣ Promoting Healthcare Independence – By educating the public, more individuals can take control of their healthcare choices, opting for a model that prioritizes their well-being over bureaucratic hurdles.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1 - 119th Congress) finally allows patients to use their Health Savings Account (HSA) to pay for their direct primary care membership. There are new options to combine a direct primary care membership with catastrophic plans per Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Additionally, there are options available such as Atlas Direct or even health sharing options that can be paired with a direct primary care membership.
The Ohio Institute of Osteopathic Medicine, LLC is the only local direct primary care clinic and was founded nearly three years ago.
Learn more about direct primary care at: https://www.oiom.org/direct-primary-care/
Welcoming New Patients!
☎️ Call: (567) 804-5777
📧 Email: info@oiom.org
🖱 Visit: www.oiom.org
📍93 North Washington Street, Tiffin, Ohio, 44883
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