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    Direct Primary Care Is Growing — and It Could Save Colorado Employers Money

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    When a large organization took over primary care doctor Rachael Degurse’s employer, she found herself dissatisfied with the traditional healthcare industry’s emphasis on profit over in-depth, patient-centered care.

    So, she opened Pearl Primary Care earlier this year using a direct primary care (DPC) model, in which individuals or employers pay a monthly membership fee directly to the physician for their services, rather than relying on insurance billing.

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