A cost you can budget
One monthly membership fee per participating employee for the primary care relationship, rather than a benefit whose cost swings with how often people get sick.
Irvine, CA · For small business employers
Direct Primary Care for Irvine, CA Employers
A primary care benefit your Irvine team will actually use, at a monthly cost you can plan around — longer appointments, direct access to a physician, and fewer half-days lost to travel and waiting rooms.
Why Irvine employers look at this
Your benefits cost more than the premium line
A renewal shows one number. It does not show the employee who took a half-day for a fifteen-minute appointment, the urgent care trip that happened because nobody could get in with their own doctor, or the condition that drifted because primary care felt like too much friction.
Irvine businesses compete for people. A benefit that employees can actually use — and reach quickly — is felt differently than a plan document. Direct Primary Care strengthens the part of healthcare your team interacts with most, while your medical plan continues to cover hospitalization and specialty care.
What your team gets
A primary care benefit built on relationships
Longer appointments
Employees get time to work through everything on their list, instead of the one concern that fits into a short visit.
Direct physician access
Employees can reach Dr. Pham through appropriate secure channels, so a simple question does not turn into an afternoon away from the office.
Fewer lost half-days
Some concerns can be handled by phone or video, or with a same- or next-day visit when clinically appropriate. Emergencies still belong in urgent or emergency care.
Continuity for your team
The same physician follows an employee's history over time, which matters most for chronic conditions and prevention.
Prevention and metabolic health
Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar, weight and cardiovascular risk get attention before they become expensive claims.
What it is not
Direct Primary Care works alongside a medical plan
Direct Primary Care is not health insurance and does not replace it. Membership covers the primary care relationship. Hospitalization, emergency care, specialists, imaging, surgery and other services outside primary care still require appropriate coverage.
Some employers pair the membership with a leaner or higher-deductible medical plan; others simply add it to the plan they already offer. Which approach makes sense for your business is a conversation to have with your broker and with Dr. Pham. Read how direct primary care works at TruFamilyMD.
Who it fits
Is this a fit for your Irvine business?
- Small teams in Irvine and nearby Orange County cities that want a benefit employees actually use
- Businesses whose employees struggle to get timely primary care appointments
- Employers reviewing a renewal and considering pairing a leaner medical plan with a primary care membership
- Companies with employees managing chronic conditions who would benefit from continuity
- Owners who want a predictable per-employee cost rather than an unpredictable one
Direct Primary Care is not the right answer for every business or every employee. The honest way to find out is a conversation about your team and your current plan.
Run the numbers
Estimate the cost for your team
Our employer calculator compares your current plan against pairing a leaner medical plan with Direct Primary Care, using your own premium, participation and utilization figures. It also estimates the work hours your employees currently spend traveling to and waiting for care.
Start with the small business Direct Primary Care cost calculator, or read how Direct Primary Care works for small business employers. Employees comparing costs for themselves can use the individual Direct Primary Care cost calculator.
Your physician
Care led by Trung Pham, MD
TruFamilyMD is a physician-led practice. Dr. Trung Pham is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine, and built the practice around the idea that better care starts with knowing the person, not just the chart. Employees see the same physician over time rather than whoever happens to be available.
Care is available in English and Vietnamese for teams across Orange County, California. Read about Dr. Pham's background and approach, or see direct primary care for Irvine patients.
FAQs
Irvine employer questions about Direct Primary Care
Is Direct Primary Care health insurance?
No. Direct Primary Care is a membership for primary care services. Employees still need appropriate coverage for hospitalization, emergencies, specialists, imaging, surgery and other services outside the membership.
How much does Direct Primary Care cost per employee in Irvine?
TruFamilyMD's individual membership price is $150 per month. Employer arrangements are discussed individually with Dr. Pham, so bring your numbers and we will walk through them together.
Does our business need to be located in Irvine?
No. TruFamilyMD serves employers across Orange County, including teams in Irvine, Tustin, Santa Ana, Costa Mesa and Fountain Valley. Virtual visits are used where clinically appropriate.
How does it fit with the health plan we already offer?
Most employers offer Direct Primary Care alongside a medical plan. Some pair it with a leaner or higher-deductible plan; others add it to their current plan. Which approach fits depends on your renewal, your workforce and your goals.
How many employees do we need?
There is no minimum before having the conversation. Small teams often find the model easiest to budget, because the cost per employee is fixed.
What does the membership include?
The primary care relationship: appointments, direct communication, continuity and ongoing management of the conditions primary care handles. Medications, laboratory testing and imaging are billed separately, though transparent cash pricing may be available for some of them.
Can employees be seen virtually?
Yes, when it is clinically appropriate for the concern. Some situations still need an in-person visit, and Dr. Pham will say so.
Are there tax or compliance considerations?
Employer-sponsored benefits raise tax, ERISA and plan-design questions specific to your business. TruFamilyMD does not provide legal, tax or benefits advice — review any arrangement with your broker, benefits advisor or attorney.
Better primary care for your Irvine team
Bring your renewal numbers and your questions. Dr. Pham will walk through what Direct Primary Care would and would not change for your employees — with no obligation.
Direct Primary Care is not health insurance and does not replace coverage for emergencies, hospitalization, specialists, procedures or other services outside the membership. Nothing on this page is legal, tax, benefits or financial advice. See our medical disclaimer.