CoreMed Healthcare

What CoreMed Healthcare does

CoreMed Healthcare is a Montana-based, founder-owned Direct Primary Care membership company that delivers routine primary, mental health, physical therapy, dental, lab, imaging, and prescription services through a network of independent local providers across six Montana regions: Billings, Bozeman, Helena, Missoula, Flathead Valley, and Eureka. Founded by Nathan Purdy (CEO) and Mandy Canon (COO), the company sells three subscription tiers — Primary (from $175/month for unlimited everyday care), Catastrophic (major-medical expense sharing backed by Zion HealthShare with configurable IUA), and Comprehensive (the combined bundle) — all month-to-month with no annual commitment. A separate B2B line, CoreMed Business, markets employer-sponsored benefits to small and mid-size Montana employers at claimed 40-60% savings versus traditional group insurance.

Name

CoreMed Healthcare

Legal name

CoreMed Health

Website

https://coremedhealth.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CoreMed Healthcare is a Montana-based, founder-owned Direct Primary Care membership company selling Primary, Catastrophic, and Comprehensive subscriptions to individuals, families, and small Montana employers across six in-state regions, using a network of independent local providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Direct Primary Care Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct Primary Care (DPC) & Concierge Medicine (HLAFAGAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Membership/Subscription Concierge Virtual Care (HLALAAAH), Value-Based Primary Care Organizations (Risk-Bearing) (HLAFAGAF)

Keywords

• Direct primary care
• Membership healthcare plans
• Catastrophic health sharing
• Prescription savings programs
• Employer health benefits

Headquarters

HQ city

Whitefish

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Primary Membership Fees: Monthly subscription fees for direct primary care access including unlimited doctor visits, mental health, physical therapy, labs, x-rays, prescriptions, and dental. CoreMed Primary plan starts at $175/month with no annual commitment.
2. Catastrophic Membership Fees: Monthly membership fees for major medical expense sharing through Zion HealthShare. Fees based on IUA (Initial Unshareable Amount) selection: $1,250, $2,500, or $5,000. Lower IUA = higher monthly cost. Covers surgeries, pregnancy, hospitalizations, and other major medical events.
3. Comprehensive Membership Fees: Combined Primary and Catastrophic coverage in single membership. Provides unlimited primary care access plus major medical event protection. Starting at $175/month for the primary component.
4. Business/Employer Memberships: Employer-sponsored memberships with payroll deduction capability. Pricing per employee per month with scalable plans for small businesses (5-20 employees) and enterprise groups (21-100+). Claims 40-60% savings versus traditional group insurance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CoreMed Healthcare sells subscription-based Direct Primary Care memberships that give individuals, families, and employer groups unlimited access to a network of local Montana primary care providers for a flat monthly fee. Members can add a catastrophic coverage layer through a partnership with Zion HealthShare and a prescription savings program, combining routine primary care, major-medical cost sharing, and discounted medications under a single membership relationship.

Product overview

CoreMed Healthcare is a Montana-based membership program offering insurance-free healthcare through three core membership tiers. The Primary Membership provides Direct Primary Care with unlimited access to primary care doctors, mental health services, physical therapy, CoreMed RX prescriptions, labs, dental, and X-rays. The Catastrophic Membership, backed by Zion HealthShare, covers major medical events with configurable Initial Unshareable Amounts. The Comprehensive Membership combines both Primary and Catastrophic coverage for complete healthcare protection. Additional offerings include CoreMed Business for employers, CoreMed Insights for educational content, Member Updates newsletters, and the HealthLine resource hub. The CoreMed Portal and Zion HealthShare Portal provide member account management. All memberships operate month-to-month with no annual commitment required.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Primary Membership A base-tier subscription membership that gives individual or family members unlimited access to CoreMed's network of Montana Direct Primary Care providers for routine primary care services under a flat monthly fee.
• Catastrophic Membership A mid-tier subscription membership that combines the Direct Primary Care benefits of the Primary Membership with catastrophic medical cost sharing through the partnered Zion HealthShare program, providing protection against major medical events.
• Comprehensive Membership A top-tier subscription membership that bundles the full Direct Primary Care benefit, catastrophic healthshare coverage through Zion HealthShare, and the CoreMed RX prescription savings program into a single monthly membership.
• CoreMed Business A group enrollment product that allows Montana employers to offer CoreMed Direct Primary Care memberships (with optional catastrophic and prescription components) to their employees as an employer-sponsored health benefit at a per-member monthly rate.
• CoreMed RX A prescription savings program offered to CoreMed members that provides access to discounted medication pricing across participating pharmacies, available as an add-on or bundled within the Comprehensive Membership tier.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40-60% cost savings compared to traditional group insurance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Second Wind Physical TherapysupportingTechnology or Integration · 1 February 2026Physical therapy provider added in February 2026 serving Flathead Valley. Committed to helping patients restore movement, reduce pain, and return to activities through personalized one-on-one care.
• Zion HealthSharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZion HealthShare is a non-profit healthshare organization that enables CoreMed members to share major medical expenses. CoreMed Catastrophic and Comprehensive memberships include Zion HealthShare coverage. Zion handles expense sharing for hospitalizations, surgeries, and other major medical events. Members contribute monthly and funds are used to share eligible medical costs among members. CoreMed refers to Zion's preventive sharing guidelines including US Preventive Services Task Force and CDC recommendations.
• 406 Pharmacy (Pharm406)coreTechnology or IntegrationPartner pharmacy offering free daily medication deliveries and compliance bundling. Serves CoreMed members with prescription medications. Located at 1410 38th St W STE A, Billings, MT.
• Alpine ApothecarysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner pharmacy serving Flathead Valley region at 6475 U.S. 93 S, Whitefish, MT. Provides prescription services to CoreMed members.
• Eureka DrugsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPartner pharmacy in Eureka serving Lincoln County at 546 US-93, Eureka, MT.
• Big Sky ImagingcoreTechnology or IntegrationDiagnostic imaging services partner providing ultrasounds and X-rays for CoreMed members. Facilitates timely and accurate health assessments.
• LabCorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationLaboratory testing partner providing detailed and efficient laboratory testing for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment planning.
• Prime PhysiosupportingTechnology or IntegrationPhysical therapy provider in Bozeman at 58 Silver Leaf Lane, offering performance and rehabilitation services.
• Gastineau Physical TherapysupportingTechnology or IntegrationPhysical therapy provider in Kalispell at 2316 US-93 serving Flathead Valley members.
• Glacier Peaks PTsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPhysical therapy provider with locations in Columbia Falls and telemedicine options serving Flathead Valley.
• Willow Ridge Dental CaresupportingTechnology or IntegrationDental care partner offering comprehensive dental services integrated into CoreMed members' overall health plans. Available in select locations.
• Dr. Robert S. Wagenaar / PearlMedcoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily medicine physician with PearlMed DPC in Billings offering extensive experience in family medicine with personal approach to patient care.
• Alpenglow Physical TherapycoreTechnology or IntegrationPhysical therapy practice in Billings led by Jeffrey Smith, DPT, PT. Provides exceptional physical therapy services with personalized rehabilitation programs.
• Headwaters DPCcoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect primary care practice in Manhattan serving Bozeman region at 125 Broadway St.
• Big Mountain Family MedicinecoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary care practice in Whitefish serving Flathead Valley at 542 Central Avenue. Currently not accepting new patients.
• Apex Direct CarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDirect care practice in Kalispell at 28 Village Loop #100 serving Flathead Valley members.
• Thrive Family MedicinecoreTechnology or IntegrationFamily medicine practice at 1354 Airport Road, Kalispell serving Flathead Valley.
• Eureka Family Health & WellnesscoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary care provider in Eureka at 239 Front Street serving Lincoln County members.
• Shopify Inc.supportingTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform provider hosting CoreMed's online store for membership sign-ups and service payments.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hint Health: DPC operating platform used by independent DPC practices to run membership billing, enrollment, and practice management. Highly comparable to CoreMed's membership-portal infrastructure and provider-enablement role.
• Nextera Healthcare: Largest direct primary care organization in the U.S., operating a multi-state DPC network with employer and individual memberships. Comparable to CoreMed in core DPC model, multi-region footprint, and employer-focused offering.
• Everside Health: Direct primary care provider serving employers with onsite/near-site clinics and a multi-state footprint. Directly comparable to CoreMed Business on employer-sponsored DPC and value-based positioning.
• Atlas.md: Direct primary care platform and EMR/practice management tool for DPC physicians. Comparable to CoreMed as a DPC-first company, with overlap in subscription membership and provider-network enablement.
• MedLion: Direct primary care aggregator offering employer and individual DPC memberships with a multi-state provider network. Closely comparable business model to CoreMed's subscription DPC + employer sales motion.
• Sedera Health: Healthshare organization that pairs with DPC providers to deliver catastrophic / major-medical cost-sharing to individuals and employers. Comparable to CoreMed's catastrophic pairing strategy and a direct functional alternative to Zion HealthShare.

Emerging players

• Forward: Tech-enabled membership primary care provider offering concierge-style preventive care with in-clinic diagnostics. Overlaps with CoreMed on subscription-based primary care and integrated lab/diagnostics, though serving a more urban, tech-forward segment.

Broad incumbents

• Aledade: Value-based care company enabling independent primary care practices to take on risk-based contracts. Adjacent to CoreMed's value-based positioning and small-practice enablement, though focused on Medicare ACO rather than direct-pay DPC.
• One Medical (Amazon One Medical): Membership-based primary care platform owned by Amazon with both virtual and in-clinic care across major U.S. metros. A broader incumbent that competes for the same direct-pay/membership primary care use case, though concentrated in urban markets.

Others

• Zion HealthShare: Non-profit healthshare organization that administers CoreMed's Catastrophic and Comprehensive tiers. Embedded strategic partner and adjacent business model — an alternative to insurance that is increasingly offered alongside DPC memberships.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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