Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a membership-based healthcare model where patients pay a fixed, recurring fee directly to their primary care provider, bypassing traditional insurance billing. This arrangement allows for more personalized, accessible, and flexible healthcare.

You can expect shorter wait times, un-rushed appointments, office visits (or tech-visits) when you need them: either same day or next day appointments. We intentional keep our panel size smaller than typical insurance-based practices in order to offer timely appointments. You will have direct communication with your doctor through secure messaging, emails, and phone calls.

You can expect transparent pricing upfront without surprise bills that come in the mail.

It is still recommended to have insurance for surgeries, hospitalizations, emergencies, etc. Members can chose to have lab work or imaging studies run through their insurance when services are performed outside of Deeper Roots Health Clinic. One way to save money is to opt for a high deductible insurance plan along with your DPC membership. Many members in a DPC practice also choose coverage through cost-sharing health plans instead of traditional insurance, such as Christian Health Ministries or Sedera.

Please note: membership with a DPC does not count as health insurance under the Affordable Care Act

No, but he is happy to provide prenatal care and coordinate your care with a delivering doctor at Kearny County Hospital.

We provide prenatal care through 30–36 weeks depending on risk factors, then coordinate delivery care with Kearny County Hospital. Membership does not include delivery or hospital fees.

Please see our membership pricing!

Starting after January 1, 2026, yes!

We do not bill insurance. Some plans may let you submit receipts for reimbursement or allow costs to count toward a deductible, but many do not—please check with your insurer for details.

Members have direct ways to contact us for urgent questions after hours. If a house call or after-hours visit is necessary, we’ll discuss any additional charge with you beforehand. Call 911 for emergencies.

We’ll quote prices up front with in-house phlebotomy, or you may opt to receive your lab work at our local hospital or health departments. Many routine labs cost a fraction of typical system prices, and we can help price-shop imaging (X-ray/CT/MRI) through trusted partners. Given our rural location in Lakin, however, some of these cash-priced imaging services may require some travel. Of course, members may chose to obtain labs and imaging through their insurance, as well.

If hospitalization is necessary, Dr. Linville will maintain hospital privileges at Kearny County Hospital to help manage your care. If he happens to be unavailable at the time, our local physicians and nursing team will take great care of you, no worries!

Membership does not cover hospital bills; your insurance or cost-sharing arrangement applies.

Yes. We’ll help determine when a specialist is needed, make the referral, and streamline records and follow-up. When appropriate, we also use expert e-consultation pathways to reduce unnecessary travel, visits, and reduce costs.

When it’s the best option, yes. We’ll limit them to situations where home care is clearly beneficial. We may charge standard mileage when traveling outside Lakin city limits, which will be discussed upfront.

Yes. DPC can reduce absenteeism and downstream costs by making primary care easy to access. We can structure direct employer memberships and on-site/near-site services. Please contact us for tailored options.