Advanced Labs & Diagnostics with Transparent Pricing
At Care One Direct Health, we believe you should never be surprised by a medical bill. Our direct primary care model ensures you have access to essential testing and diagnostic services without the hidden costs and complexity of traditional insurance billing.
Why Our Lab Approach is Different
The Problem with Traditional Insurance Lab Billing
How Wholesale & Cash-Friendly Labs Work
Coordinated Specialist Referrals
- Traditional insurance-based labs often result in confusing 'Explanation of Benefits' and high out-of-pocket costs.
- Billed rates up to 10x higher than cash rates
- Unpredictable copays and deductibles
- Bills arriving months after testing
- We pass our wholesale laboratory pricing directly to you, saving you hundreds on routine bloodwork and specialized screenings.
- Deeply discounted pre-negotiated rates
- Upfront, transparent cash pricing
- No hidden facility or administrative fees
- When higher-level imaging or specialist care is needed, Sarah coordinates your care to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness.
- Direct communication with local specialists
- Assistance finding low-cost imaging centers
- Prompt follow-up on all diagnostic results
Focused Labs & In-Office Testing
Lab & Testing FAQs
Q: Can I use my insurance to pay for lab work if I prefer?
A: Yes. If you prefer to run your lab orders through your traditional health insurance policy or a high-deductible plan, Sarah can write orders for outside labs. However, many of our patients choose our cash-pay wholesale pricing because it is frequently much cheaper than their insurance deductible.
Q: Are labs included in my monthly membership fee?
A: Your monthly membership covers your visits, evaluations, and direct provider access. The actual cost of external lab processing or specialized imaging is handled separately at transparent wholesale rates to keep membership fees low for everyone.