direct primary

noun

: a primary in which nominations of candidates for office are made by direct vote

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Unsurprisingly, providers, enticed by patient demand and the flexibility of this approach, are increasingly embracing direct-to-patient markets, as seen in the growth of direct primary care, direct specialty care, direct-to-patient pharmacies, and drug manufacturer platforms. Ge Bai, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025 Exempting direct primary care doctors from insurance regulations Evers vetoed a bill that would have allowed primary care doctors who provide care in exchange for monthly subscription fees to practice without being regulated as part of the insurance industry. Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 8 Aug. 2025 Other changes allow HSAs to cover direct primary care services that charge a flat monthly fee. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 July 2025 The bill also allows HSA funds to pay for direct primary care memberships — modernizing how Americans can save for and manage health care expenses — and makes permanent the ability of high-deductible health plans to waive the deductible for telehealth visits. Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for direct primary

Word History

First Known Use

1900, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of direct primary was in 1900

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“Direct primary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/direct%20primary. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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