Socio-economic and Healthcare Factors Associated with the Provision of Direct Primary Care Services in the United States

The Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, a subscription-based model that provides access to enhanced primary care services, is gaining traction as a solution to the challenges facing the current primary care system in the U.S. This study will document the growth and characteristics of DPC practices, analyzing trends, practice features, and geographic distribution while assessing the impact of state regulations on DPC expansion. The research team will explore how DPC locations correlate with geographic and socioeconomic factors and examine the broader impact of DPC on community healthcare utilization and the availability of other healthcare services.