DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

Will ChatGPT Recommend Your DPC Practice? How AI Is Changing the Way Patients Find Doctors

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by Sponsored Post

For years, Direct Primary Care practices have competed for a familiar Google search: “Direct primary care near me.” A prospective

Tough Days In Direct Primary Care

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by April Soto, MD

I had just come back from a walk on a beautiful morning, feeling ready to start the day. My assistant

Sometimes the Doctor Needs the Hour

Posted on September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by Joseph Rotella, MD, DC

Direct primary care gives patients more time, but just as importantly, it gives physicians time to think. A common reaction

National Direct Primary Care Day is November 1st.

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The second annual National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day, observed on November 1, is a celebration of physician independence and

Let’s Go To The Movies: Healthcare Lessons from ‘The Big Short’

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Cristy Gupton

I loved Dr. Daniel Dvoskin’s recent post, “Here Are the Top Gun Quotes Rewritten for DPC by AI:” Since 1986, many

Protect the Mission: What Costco Can Teach Us About the Future of DPC

Posted on September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 by Angela Andrews, MD

I was first introduced to Costco by my best friend, Alisa Biederman, and her family. As a teenager, I could

What Kind of Health Insurance do DPC Doctors Have for Themselves?

Posted on September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I saw this question on FB, and I think it is important for others to know. One of the fears

What’s Your Vision for Employers?

Posted on September 12, 2026September 12, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today we ask: what’s your vision for employers for your DPC clinic? Do you want lots of new patients, adding

Be Careful What You Wish For! A Cautionary Tale from the Electric Vehicle Industry for DPC

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Dan Swartz, MD

First, apologies for the extended quotes, but I think they are necessary to make my point. Electric vehicles (EVs) received

Building a Successful DPC Practice from the Ground Up

Posted on September 10, 2026September 10, 2026 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Building a successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice is an exciting journey that allows physicians to offer personalized care while

DPC Masterminds: Go from Curiosity to Confidence

Posted on September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by Sponsored Post

It’s an odd way to start a conversation, but anytime the DPC Alliance team attends a conference, there’s always one

Hysteria or Hyperaldosteronism?

Posted on September 9, 2026September 9, 2026 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

A 31-year-old healthy female without any history of Hypertension, Obesity or significant abnormalities on bloodwork went to the ER with

But I Will: An Origin Story

Posted on September 8, 2026September 8, 2026 by Cory Annis, MD

Roughly 15 years ago, I was seeing a patient who lived at 110 percent output. His work frequently took him around

What Hospital Systems Still Give You That DPC Doesn’t: Donuts, Budget Meetings, and Cranes Working Overtime

Posted on September 7, 2026September 7, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

On this Labor Day, I want to bring back an oldie but goodie. It’s the new hospital administrator LEGO set

Some DPC News in DPC News

Posted on September 6, 2026September 6, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The stories keep coming out about Direct Primary Care. We are always surveilling the media and want to share some

What’s Holding Employers Back from Adopting DPC?

Posted on September 5, 2026September 5, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

As we slide into Labor Day weekend, let’s talk about what is really holding employers back from adopting DPC into

The “Niche” in American Healthcare

Posted on September 4, 2026September 4, 2026 by Joseph Rotella, MD, DC

I recently saw a post describing Direct Primary Care as a “niche.” But when you look closely at American healthcare,

What is a funnel (and what does one actually look like for a DPC practice)?

Posted on September 3, 2026September 3, 2026 by Anne Gonzalez, MD

In med school and residency, nobody taught you how to market a practice. That was fine, because you likely were

Direct Primary Care Keeps Hope Alive

Posted on September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

None of my three kids went into medicine. I have a ton of physician friends from back in the day

5 Year Reflection

Posted on September 1, 2026September 1, 2026 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

Last month, my practice turned 5 years old. That is wild to me considering sometimes I still feel like “that