Advanced DPC Model Types
| Model | Description | Best For | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-site clinic | Employer-owned clinic at the workplace | 500+ employees at single location | High ($500K–$1M+) |
| Near-site clinic | Employer-sponsored clinic near the workplace | 300+ employees in a market | Medium ($200K–$500K) |
| Multi-employer clinic | Shared clinic among multiple employers | Smaller employers in same market | Low-Medium (shared cost) |
| Virtual DPC | DPC delivered via telehealth | Dispersed workforces | Low ($50–$100/member/month) |
On-Site Clinic ROI
Employer-sponsored on-site clinics consistently deliver ROI of 2:1 to 4:1. The savings come from: (1) reduced specialist referrals through primary care management; (2) reduced ER visits through same-day access; (3) reduced absenteeism through convenient care; and (4) reduced pharmacy costs through generic prescribing. For a 500-employee company, an on-site clinic typically saves $500,000–$1 million annually.
Virtual DPC
IQ Insight
Virtual DPC models — DPC delivered via telehealth — have expanded access to DPC for geographically dispersed workforces. Virtual DPC provides unlimited access to a dedicated primary care physician via video, phone, and messaging. For employers with employees in multiple states, virtual DPC provides consistent primary care access without the geographic limitations of traditional DPC.