# Freedom Healthworks

Last substantive review: 2026-08-06

> Freedom Healthworks is a US-based operating partner for physician-owned Direct Primary Care and Direct Specialty Care practices, helping MDs, DOs, NPs, and PAs launch, operate, and grow independent practices since 2016.

Key facts:
- 165+ practices launched; 97% are still operating or have successfully graduated
- Founded in 2016, headquartered in Zionsville, Indiana
- Serves physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants nationwide
- Services include practice startup, ongoing management, marketing, employer contracting, and financing
- Typical Freedom Healthworks launch runway: roughly 16 weeks from kickoff to opening day; lease, licensure, and build-out can extend it

## Core Services

- [DPC Practice Startup](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-launch-program): Structured practice launch in roughly 16 weeks, including business planning, technology, brand, enrollment infrastructure, and pre-launch marketing
- [Practice Management](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-practice-management): Ongoing operations support with Essentials ($2,800/mo), Core ($4,800/mo), and Pro ($9,000/mo) tiers
- [Direct Specialty Care](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/direct-specialty-care): Membership models for rheumatology, surgery, OB/GYN, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, pediatrics, and more
- [Practice Financing](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-financing): Startup loans and equipment financing for DPC practices
- [Group Practice Solutions](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/group-practice-solutions): Multi-provider DPC practice launch and management for 2-15+ providers
- [The Freedom Practice System](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/fh-os): The structured operating system for Direct Primary Care — integrated platform powering practice operations
- [Pricing](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/pricing): Transparent pricing for all service tiers
- [Partner Network](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-partner-network): 15+ vetted suppliers across labs, pharmacy, imaging, documentation, specialist consults, supply chain, wellness, and vaccines

## Resources

- [What Is DPC?](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/what-is-dpc): Comprehensive guide to the Direct Primary Care model with 2026 HSA legislation details
- [Is DPC Right for You?](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/is-dpc-right-for-you): Interactive quiz for physician readiness assessment
- [Pricing](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/pricing): Compare service tiers, included responsibilities, outside costs, agreement terms, and monthly pricing
- [Practice Audit](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-audit): 55-item self-guided readiness assessment for existing practices
- [DPC Locations](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/freedom-dpc-locations): Map of 145+ active practices in the Freedom Healthworks network
- [Office Supply Checklist](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/office-supply-checklist): Step-by-step checklist for setting up a DPC office

## Employer Resources

- [DPC for Employers](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/for-employers): Coverage model, network operations, PEPM pricing, evidence, and employer FAQs
- [Employer Benefits Guide](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/employer-benefits-guide): Plain-language guide for HR leaders and benefits brokers evaluating DPC
- [Employer Enrollment Workflow](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/employer-enrollment-workflow): Roles, eligibility files, enrollment sequence, and implementation timeline

## Canonical Physician Answers

- Track record: 165+ cumulative practice launches; 145+ currently active practices; 97% of launches are still operating or have successfully graduated.
- Launch calendar: roughly 16 weeks from partnership kickoff to Day One; financing, site, lease, licensure, or construction can extend the full calendar.
- Cost scope: Freedom's launch services are included in the monthly tier fee. Lease, build-out, equipment, staffing, and operating runway are separate physician-funded practice costs. Freedom's three planning scenarios model $55,000-$180,000+ in startup capital; they are not an industry average.
- Membership pricing: AAFP's 2024 DPC data brief reports $50-$100 per month for individual adults. Freedom planning scenarios also test $75-$200 when market, scope, or access differs.
- Financial milestones: Freedom's lean solo models place operating break-even around 120-160 members and roughly months 6-12. Use 12-18 months as a planning horizon for stable profitability and meaningful owner compensation. Neither is a guaranteed outcome.
- Tier responsibility: Essentials is physician-led with systems and support, Core is jointly managed, and Pro provides the highest operational coverage.

- [How to Start a DPC Practice](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/how-to-start-a-dpc-practice): Canonical launch sequence, timeline, costs, and first-90-day operating plan
- [DPC Startup Costs](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-startup-costs): Transparent planning scenarios; figures are model assumptions, not an industry-average claim
- [DPC Income and Panel Calculator](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-patient-panel-calculator): Formula-based income replacement at explicit fee and overhead assumptions
- [DPC Regulatory Framework](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-regulatory-framework): State reference plus primary CMS, IRS, HHS, and AAFP sources
- [How to Market a DPC Practice](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-marketing-strategy): Referral, employer, local-search, content, and campaign measurement guidance

## Primary References

- [AAFP Direct Primary Care](https://www.aafp.org/practice-operations/practice-and-payment-models/direct-primary-care)
- [CMS Medicare Opt-Out Guidance](https://www.cms.gov/medicare/enrollment-renewal/providers-suppliers/chain-ownership-system-pecos/manage-your-enrollment#opt-out)
- [IRS 2026 HSA and DPC Guidance](https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/treasury-irs-provide-guidance-on-new-tax-benefits-for-health-savings-account-participants-under-the-one-big-beautiful-bill)
- [HHS HIPAA Guidance](https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/index.html)

Freedom Healthworks operating figures and modeled scenarios are identified as company data or planning assumptions on the relevant page. They should not be interpreted as independent industry averages or guaranteed outcomes.

## Pillar Guides

- [How to Start a Direct Primary Care Practice (2026 Complete Guide)](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/how-to-start-a-dpc-practice): Step-by-step launch framework with financial modeling, startup costs, and first 90 days plan
- [DPC Startup Cost Breakdown (Real Numbers + Breakeven Model)](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-startup-costs): Three physician scenarios with month-by-month cash flow and breakeven math
- [How to Transition From Insurance to Direct Primary Care](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/transition-insurance-to-dpc): Payer notification timeline, staged exit strategy, and revenue overlap planning
- [How Many Patients Do You Need in DPC to Replace Your Income?](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-patient-panel-calculator): Income replacement tables at $250K–$450K with membership fee × panel size matrix
- [Direct Primary Care Business Model Explained for Physicians](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-business-model): Revenue mechanics, margin analysis, and comparison to traditional practice economics
- [DPC Marketing Strategy: How Physicians Fill Their First 150 Members](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-marketing-strategy): Pre-launch marketing, employer outreach, digital strategy, and referral networks

## Articles

- [HSA for DPC Patient Guide](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/hsa-for-dpc-patient-guide): 2026 legislation, monthly fee caps, and HSA eligibility for DPC
- [How DPC Doctors Make Money](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/how-dpc-doctors-make-money-a-simpler-sustainable-revenue-model): Revenue model breakdown for membership medicine
- [Best EHR for DPC](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/best-ehr-software-for-dpc-practices): EHR comparison for Direct Primary Care practices
- [Membership Care Models](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/membership-care-models-explained): DPC vs concierge vs cash-pay medicine explained
- [DPC Income vs Traditional](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/resources/dpc-vs-fee-for-service-physician-income-comparison): Income comparison between DPC and fee-for-service
- [Physician Burnout & DPC](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/resources/physician-burnout-how-dpc-restores-joy-in-medicine): How DPC addresses the burnout crisis
- [Employer DPC Contracts](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/resources/employer-dpc-contracts-how-physicians-scale-faster): Guide to securing employer contracts
- [DPC Patient Acquisition](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/resources/dpc-patient-acquisition-marketing-strategies): Proven marketing strategies for DPC practices
- [APRN DPC Practice](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/resources/aprn-dpc-practice-opportunities-challenges): Nurse practitioner opportunities in DPC
- [DPC Startup Step-by-Step](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/resources/how-to-start-dpc-practice-step-by-step-guide): Complete roadmap for launching a DPC practice

- [DPC Practice Financing Compared](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-practice-financing-loans-compared): SBA loans, private lending, and startup funding options for DPC physicians
- [DPC for Small Businesses](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-for-small-businesses-employer-guide): Why employers switch to DPC and how physicians win employer contracts
- [Subscription Healthcare Future](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/subscription-based-healthcare-future): Why membership medicine is the future of healthcare delivery
- [DPC Marketing Playbook 2026](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-marketing-playbook-2026): Channel-by-channel guide to growing a DPC practice
- [DPC Business Plan Template](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-business-plan-template): Financial pro forma and business plan walkthrough for DPC startups
- [DPC Startup Timeline](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-startup-timeline-milestones): Milestone-by-milestone launch timeline centered on a roughly 16-week operating runway, with lease and licensure variables
- [What Is DPC — Physician Guide](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/what-is-dpc-physician-guide): The model, the math, and the lifestyle for physicians considering DPC
- [DPC Compliance Guide](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-compliance-state-by-state): State legislation, HIPAA, membership agreements, and legal requirements
- [DPC Telehealth Strategy](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-telehealth-virtual-care-strategy): Building virtual care into your DPC practice without overcomplicating it
- [DPC Near Me — State Guide](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/dpc-near-me-state-guide): State-by-state landscape of DPC growth and enabling legislation
- [Forward Health Shutdown Analysis](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/forward-health-shutdown-dpc-lessons): What the Forward Health closure means for physician-owned DPC
- [Pediatric DPC Guide](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/practice-dpc/pediatric-dpc-guide-for-pediatricians): Panel sizes, family pricing, and vaccine logistics for pediatric DPC

## Optional

- [Healthcare Americana Podcast](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/healthcare-podcast): Weekly podcast on DPC and healthcare innovation
- [News & Press](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/news): Latest blog posts and press releases
- [Contact](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/contact-us): Get in touch with the Freedom Healthworks team
- [Discovery Call](https://www.freedomhealthworks.com/dpc-discovery-call): Book a free consultation