The Direct Care Model

This is a modern practice model that Dr. Conde is passionate about and feels will inspire strong doctor-patient relationships. At Conde Dermatology, Dr. Conde blocks out the bureaucracy that has clouded medical care by opting out of Medicare and discontinuing contracts with private insurance companies.

A direct care model is simple. It is no more complicated than eating at your favorite restaurant. You stop in, get service and you pay for it. Direct patient care practices operate much the same way. No hidden fees, no surprise bills, no co-pays or insurance cards. Just straightforward medical care when you need it. This is NOT a concierge model. There is NO membership fee.

Direct care models are free-market based. In a free market, no one forces people to buy a product nor does it tell consumers where to buy it or how they must use it. Why should it be different with healthcare? And yet it is in the traditional healthcare model. BUT, not in a direct care model…

Direct care models decrease costs by cutting out the overhead that comes with insurance companies and regulations. The cost of your complete office visit is no more than most people’s cell phone bill and you know exactly what these costs are before services are rendered.

Dr. Conde DOES believe that medical insurance is beneficial, but feels that we have lost sight of the proper place for insurance. Like car, life and disability insurance, the role of medical insurance should be reserved for large, expensive and catastrophic events- not typical day-to-day care. Could you imagine using your car insurance to pay for gas, oil changes or new tires? The result would be unaffordable car insurance costs, lack of price transparency, over-utilization of services and subsequent insurance control of the care of your vehicle. This is exactly what has transpired in medicine.

Here at Conde Dermatology, we aim to restore the traditional practice of medicine when medical decisions were made between doctor and patients- not dictated by third parties. This type of practice model will allow Dr. Conde  to spend more quality time face-to-face with patients and less time waiting for your appointment. Your time is valuable and Dr. Conde appreciates that.