Kimberly Adams

Instead, they charge patients a monthly fee for unlimited appointments, calls, and in-office care.

And starting this year, people can now use pre-tax dollars to pay for these memberships.

And starting this year, people can now use pre-tax dollars to pay for these memberships.

Alex Olgin has the story.

Alex Olgin has the story.

Dr. Jeff Davenport was an early adopter of direct primary care.

Dr. Jeff Davenport was an early adopter of direct primary care.

He runs a membership-based practice, One Focus Medical, north of Oklahoma City.

He runs a membership-based practice, One Focus Medical, north of Oklahoma City.

I have been in this direct primary care practice since April of 2014.

I have been in this direct primary care practice since April of 2014.

He likes the pace of work, six patients a day instead of 25, and the flexibility.

He likes the pace of work, six patients a day instead of 25, and the flexibility.

Patients can text him for help with a sprained ankle or come in the same day for a sinus infection.

Patients can text him for help with a sprained ankle or come in the same day for a sinus infection.

Davenport only takes cash, no insurance.

Davenport only takes cash, no insurance.

Concierge doctors often do both, charge the retainer and bill insurance.

Concierge doctors often do both, charge the retainer and bill insurance.

He charges a flat monthly fee of between $70 and $100, depending on the patient's age.