SINCE 1828
direct primary
nounDefinition of direct primary
: a primary in which nominations of candidates for office are made by direct vote
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In fact, many patients choose direct primary care for financial reasons. — Lisa Schencker, chicagotribune.com, "More doctors embrace membership fees, shunning health insurance," 22 June 2018 Scurato also sees a growing interest in nontraditional medical services like direct primary care practices, doctor's offices that provide medical services including examinations and laboratory testing. — Joyce M. Rosenberg, USA TODAY, "As health premiums rise, small businesses seek alternatives," 9 Dec. 2017 Scurato also sees a growing interest in nontraditional medical services like direct primary care practices, doctor's offices that provide medical services including examinations and laboratory testing. — Joyce M. Rosenberg, USA TODAY, "As health premiums rise, small businesses seek alternatives," 9 Dec. 2017 Scurato also sees a growing interest in nontraditional medical services like direct primary care practices, doctor's offices that provide medical services including examinations and laboratory testing. — Joyce M. Rosenberg, USA TODAY, "As health premiums rise, small businesses seek alternatives," 9 Dec. 2017 Scurato also sees a growing interest in nontraditional medical services like direct primary care practices, doctor's offices that provide medical services including examinations and laboratory testing. — Joyce M. Rosenberg, Houston Chronicle, "As health premiums rise, small businesses seek alternatives," 8 Dec. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'direct primary.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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