Vermont
Some Vermont doctors embrace the new ‘direct primary care’ model
BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) – The open house for a new medical office in Williston looked ordinary enough.
On a recent Friday evening, a smattering of prospective patients grazed on fruit and healthy snacks, peeked at the exam room, and chatted with the owner and staff members of Blue Spruce Health.
But the flyer announcing the event contained clues that this wasn’t your typical doctor’s office. It’s one of a growing number of practices in Vermont that deliver medical care through a relatively new model known as direct primary care.
Though similar in concept to a more commonly known version called “concierge medicine,” direct primary care touts cheaper care — fees typically top out at $200 a month — allowing doctors to see patients who are from a range of income levels rather than just high earners. It’s sometimes referred to as “blue-collar concierge.”
Darren Perron spoke with Seven Days’ Alison Novak, who reported on the new health care model in this week’s edition.
Copyright 2026 WCAX. All rights reserved.