Direct Primary Care
For Employers

Predictable costs. Happier employees. Primary care that actually works.

Sagewood Primary Care empowers public sector organizations and privately owned companies to attract and retain top talent by offering a personalized, high-value primary care benefit. For employers already providing insurance, our model can reduce healthcare costs by 30–60%. For those not currently offering coverage, the affordability and impact of our direct primary care approach can be a game-changer.

What is Sagewood Direct (for employers)?

Sagewood Direct is our direct primary care: a membership-based primary care program your organization sponsors for employees (and optionally dependents). Members get unlimited in-person and virtual care, extended visits, direct texting, and proactive management of chronic and urgent issues. You pay a transparent per-member-per-month (PMPM) fee; we remove copays and barriers that delay care and inflate claims.

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Employee Benefits

  • No extra cost for Appointments

    Come see us as often as you need

  • Same-day or next-day appointments

    Urgent needs don’t wait, and neither should you.

  • Extended appointment times

    No rushed visits; your doctor has time to listen.

  • Direct communication

    Phone, secure message, or telehealth access to your care team

  • Preventive and chronic care management

    Comprehensive support for long-term wellness

  • Wholesale pricing on labs and medications

    Transparent, affordable options when services fall outside your membership.

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Employers Benefits

  • Offer top-notch primary care for employees at costs you can handle

  • Lower ER and Urgent Care costs

    Employees can get in to see us same day/next day, minimizing costly ER and Urgent care visits.

  • Reduce High Cost Claimants

    Engaging in DPC is consistently shown to decrease prevalence of high cost claimants in your healthcare plan.

  • Same-day or next-day appointments

    Fewer missed work days

  • Fixed Monthly Rate without Hidden Fees

    Stable, Predictable, Affordable

  • Higher Employee Satisfaction and Retention

    Your competitive advantage as it relates to Healthcare Benefits

What Employers Can Expect

Real results other municipalities and employers have seen with Direct Primary Care.

30–60% Lower Healthcare Spend

Employers that integrate DPC with a high-deductible or level-funded plan often report 30–60% cost reductions compared to traditional insurance models.

Fewer Avoidable ER Visits

Municipalities saw 40–70% fewer ER visits when employees had 24/7 access to DPC.

Happier, Healthier Teams

Employers report high engagement and Net Promoter Scores (often 90+), showing employees value same/next-day access and extended visits.

See How Sagewood Works With Employers

Pricing

PMPM

Starting at $80 /month
  • Same-day/next-day appointments
  • Unlimited Visits
  • Volume Discounts start at 10 Members
  • Direct Physician Access
  • Allow Employees to Opt-In or Provide to all as Standard Benefit

How Enrollment Works (Terms and Billing)

Employer agreement

  • Term: Initial 12-month agreement (auto-renews annually).

  • Exit: Either party may terminate with 30 days’ written notice.

  • Employee participation: Month-to-month; add/drop aligns with payroll eligibility changes.

  • Minimum: Minimum of 10 enrolled employees to activate employer-level advantages (Priority scheduling, volume discounts).

Billing & rosters

  • Monthly invoice = current enrolled members × PMPM rate ($80).

  • Pro-rating allowed for mid-month hires/terms.

  • Employer provides an updated eligibility roster monthly.

Why this structure? It gives employers budget predictability and Sagewood the stability to staff appropriately—without locking anyone into a rigid multi-year contract.

What's the Bottom Line?

By pairing Sagewood Direct with a high-deductible or level-funded plan, employers commonly report 30–60% lower total costs versus traditional structures—while employees enjoy faster access, no copays, and a doctor who knows them.

Included in Membership

  • Unlimited Office Visits
  • Same/next day Appointments (guaranteed)
  • Direct access to your physician
  • Preventive & Chronic care
  • Care coordination and referrals

Available at Additional Cost

  • Specialty labs and advanced testing
  • Imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound)
  • Procedures not covered by membership
  • PRP (joints, aesthetics), Botox/fillers, hair restoration
  • Medications (often at wholesale pricing)

FAQs

If I already offer insurance, why would I pay for DPC too?

We encourage all employees to maintain at least a catastrophic high-deductible insurance plan or a health cost-sharing option, since Sagewood Primary Care is not insurance. Think of insurance and care as two different things:

  • Insurance is for the big, unexpected expenses — hospitalizations, surgeries, or specialist care.

  • Direct Primary Care (DPC) through Sagewood is for your employees’ everyday healthcare — unlimited visits, quick access, and a doctor who knows them personally.

Just like you wouldn’t use car insurance to pay for gas or an oil change, your employees shouldn’t need to use health insurance for routine care. Insurance is for accidents; Sagewood is for keeping people healthy every day.

When you enroll your employees in Sagewood and structure a level-funded insurance plan around it, organizations often save 30–60% compared to traditional health insurance costs. We can connect you with experienced benefits advisors to help design a plan that delivers both savings for your organization and exceptional care for your employees.

Do I still need insurance?

Yes, we recommend keeping insurance.

Insurance is still important for:

  • Hospitalizations

  • Surgeries

  • Specialist care

  • Expensive prescriptions

  • Advanced imaging (CT, MRI, etc.)

In short: Insurance = catastrophe coverage. DPC = day-to-day care.

What services are not included?

While Sagewood Direct covers most of your everyday primary care needs, some services fall outside your membership. These may include:

  • Specialist Care & Hospital Services

    • Emergency room visits, hospital stays, and specialist consultations (cardiology, orthopedics, dermatology, etc.)

  • Procedures & Imaging

    • X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, and surgical procedures outside our clinic

  • Additional Lab Work

    • Membership includes standard labs (like cholesterol, blood sugar, thyroid) at wholesale prices

    • Specialty labs (hormone panels, advanced cardiac markers, genetic testing, food sensitivity, etc.) may incur additional charges at discounted rates

  • Medications

    • While we can often provide wholesale pricing for common prescriptions, medications are not fully included in your membership

  • Aesthetic & Regenerative Services

    • PRP joint injections for musculoskeletal conditions

    • PRP aesthetics (Vampire Facials, hair restoration)

    • Botox, fillers, and other Med Spa services

Will I get any unexpected bills?

No. One of the greatest benefits of Sagewood Direct is price transparency. Your monthly membership covers all office visits, same-day/next-day appointments, and direct access to your physician. If a service is not included in the membership — such as advanced lab work, imaging, or aesthetic treatments — your employee will always be told the cost upfront. There are no hidden fees or surprise bills.

Does this mean I'm paying twice?

Not really. Most people already pay hundreds every month for insurance and still pay out-of-pocket when they need care (copays, high deductibles, urgent care bills).

DPC membership replaces those unpredictable costs with:

  • $80/month for unlimited primary care visits

  • Same-day or next-day appointments

  • Basic annual labs included

  • Direct text/telehealth access to your doctor

One avoided ER or urgent care visit can cover a whole year of membership.

What's the bottom line?

  • By combining Sagewood Primary Care with a high-deductible or level-funded insurance plan, you give employees unlimited access to high-quality care while protecting them against major medical costs. Employers typically save 30–60% compared to traditional insurance models, while employees enjoy faster access, no copays, and a doctor who knows them.

Insurance + Sagewood Direct

  • Unlimited Office Visits
  • Guaranteed Same/Next day Appointments
  • Direct access to your physician
  • Transparent Pricing
  • Labs and Basic Procedures Covered

Insurance only

  • Extra bills and/or copays
  • Longer waits for appointments
  • Shorter visit times
  • Urgent Care visits $250+
  • Extra Costs for Labs and Procedures

Real Results with Direct Primary Care

Cities, school systems, and employers across the U.S. have seen measurable improvements with DPC.

Texas Municipality

Frontier Direct Care: Saved over $8M in two years, reduced ER visits by 74%, and achieved a Net Promoter Score of 94

School District

CareATC – Tarpon Springs: Reported 88% engagement among high-risk staff and reduced avoidable ER visits with Direct Primary Care access

Employer Workforce

ProactiveMD: Employers saw employee satisfaction scores of 90+ and improved retention with same/next-day care access.

*These examples are from published DPC case studies. Results vary depending on employee population and benefit design.

Unlimited care. One simple price. Join Sagewood Direct today.

Your employees deserve better access. Same-day appointments, unlimited visits, and no surprise bills.

Ready to Experience Healthcare Differently?

Join Sagewood Direct today and take the first step toward personalized, whole-life care.


Still have Questions? Give us a call at 469-224-8599

Sagewood Direct is a membership-based primary care service—not insurance. We recommend maintaining health insurance for hospital, specialist, or emergency services.Â