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First Track Primary Care- Now Enrolling in South Kingstown, Rhode Island A common question I get is: “I pay a lot for insurance. You want me to pay more to not use it?” The short answer is yes. If I do my job well, you should use your health insurance more efficiently, and save money in the long run. My Direct Primary Care (DPC) model covers your primary, outpatient care, but it isn't a replacement for comprehensive insurance. Here is how the two work together to protect both

If you’ve noticed more "Direct Primary Care" or "Membership-Based" clinics popping up in Rhode Island and across the country, you aren’t imagining it. We are currently witnessing a major shift in how Americans access their providers. But why now? Why is the traditional system—the one we’ve used for decades—losing ground to this "old-school" membership approach? At First Track Primary Care, we believe the answer lies in a simple truth: The traditional system reached its breaki

Searching for a primary care provider in Rhode Island can often feel like a marathon. You call a dozen offices, only to be told the next available opening is six months away. When you finally arrive, you’re often met with a crowded waiting room and a provider who only has ten minutes to spare. In the heart of South County, First Track Primary Care is doing things differently. Led by Kyle Wardle, Nurse Practitioner, we are bringing a "small-town" feel back to Rhode Island heal

I Already Have Insurance—Why Pay for a Membership? It’s a fair question. If you’re already paying monthly premiums for health insurance, the idea of a membership might feel like an extra step. However, most of our members find that while insurance is great for "catastrophic" events, it isn't always designed for personal care. Here is why our members choose to add First Track to their lives: 1. Insurance is for the "What Ifs," DPC is for the "Now" Think of your health insuranc