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Primary-care physician backing direct-pay model says reform can boost access to primary care
5463342 · July 15, 2025
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Dr. Michael Tremblay, who operates a direct primary-care practice, told the committee H.1120 would clarify that direct primary care is not insurance and would encourage more physicians to adopt the model, which he said allows longer visits and stronger patient relationships.
A primary-care physician who operates a direct-pay practice urged the committee to pass H.1120, legislation that would clarify that direct primary care (DPC) contracts are not insurance and therefore allow physicians to contract directly with patients for primary-care services.
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