Baylor Scott & White Health today announced Baylor Scott & White Direct Care – a membership-based medical practice located in the Park Cities neighborhood of Dallas. For an annual fee of $200, members can expect access to quality physicians and advanced practice providers, seven days a week.
The practice is operated by the health care system's affiliate, HealthTexas Provider Network (HTPN), a multi-specialty medical group that employs more than 1,300 providers practicing in the North Texas area.
"We developed Baylor Scott & White Direct Care to further our goal of providing quality care in more locations, and flexibility to schedule exactly when you need to see a physician – even if it's that day," said F. David Winter, MD, President and Chairman, HTPN. "Oftentimes, patients have to wait days when the need to see a physician is more immediate, but not necessarily an emergency. The unique and innovative model takes patient care to the next level – offering a modern, relaxed atmosphere with the latest technology, as well as same-day access to providers and extended hours."
The new model of care was created to simplify the health care services process, and will provide a variety of services and perks for members:
- Extended Hours and Increased Access: To provide patients more flexibility and meet busy lifestyle needs, they can schedule appointments seven days a week. Monday through Friday the clinic is open 7 a.m-7 p.m., while Saturday through Sunday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. In addition, the practice provides care for a smaller group of patients, enabling them to spend more time with patients and coordinate care.
- Annual Membership Fee: For an annual fee of $200, patients will receive services and benefits beyond what normal medical practices can provide, as well as have access to a large network of specialists from HTPN. Patients can also inquire about discounts by calling Baylor Scott & White Direct Care if they're interested in having multiple memberships per household.
- Online Appointment Scheduling: Patients will have easy access to book online via the DirectCareDFW.com website, can reserve their spot in line to skip the wait and can also book same-day appointments.
- Personalized Care: With two, onsite providers, Baylor Scott & White Direct Care offers an individualized approach to patient care with minimal to no wait times.
- Variety of Services: The location provides numerous same-day services, including: primary care, pediatrics and family medicine, women's health, school and work physicals, nutrition consultations and has an on-site lab.
"We want to assist our patients in creating their own care plan," said Ahmad Garrett-Price, MD, Baylor Scott & White Direct Care. "Our goal is to deliver exceptional, quality care to our patients in a timely manner."
Baylor Scott & White Direct Care is located at 8215 Westchester, Suite 112, Dallas, Texas 75225.
For more information on Baylor Scott & White Direct Care, call 469.800.8000 or visit: DirectCareDFW.com.
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About Baylor Scott & White Health
As the largest not-for-profit health system in the state of Texas, Baylor Scott & White promotes the health and well-being of every individual, family and community it serves. It is committed to making quality care more accessible, convenient and affordable through its integrated delivery network, which includes the Baylor Scott & White Health Plan, Baylor Scott & White Research Institute, the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance and its leading digital health platform – MyBSWHealth. Through 51 hospitals and more than 1,200 access points, including flagship academic medical centers in Dallas, Fort Worth and Temple, the system offers the full continuum of care, from primary to award-winning specialty care. Founded as a Christian ministry of healing more than a century ago, Baylor Scott & White today serves more than three million Texans. For more information, visit: BSWHealth.com