Author: Douglas Farrago, MD

Dr. Farrago is a retired family physician based in Forest, Virginia. Since 2021, he has run DPCnews.com, a leading resource for the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement. He is the author of three best-selling books on Direct Primary Care: The Official Guide to Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice The Direct Primary Care Doctor’s Daily Motivational Journal Slowing the Churn in Direct Primary Care (While Also Keeping Your Sanity) In 2016, Dr. Farrago conceived the idea for the Direct Primary Care Alliance and co-founded the organization alongside other pioneering DPC physicians. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the DPC model and frequently lectures to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians on how to successfully start and run their own DPC practices.Dr. Farrago sold his Direct Primary Care practice in October 2020 but continues to receive care there as a patient.

Big Corporations Are Trying to Buy Your DPC Practice

Posted on August 26, 2021August 25, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I want to share with you this exchange between Kylie Vannaman, MD and a surprise suitor. I am seeing more

DPC News Television #5: Tic’s Out of Rehab

Posted on August 23, 2021August 23, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

In today’s episode, Tic talks about his long absence. He also goes into doctor’s personalities and how some major corporations

Cognitive Trap #1: The Ambiguity Effect

Posted on August 16, 2021August 15, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Let’s talk about psychology, shall we? I have read Scott Adams’ book How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still

Help Us to Help You by Checking Out Our…

Posted on August 13, 2021August 12, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

SPONSORS. Ok, this site doesn’t just run itself. We have some money going to out to keep it going which

Is What You Are Wearing in the Office Losing You Patients?

Posted on August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This one is going to piss some people off. It is still good to have the conversation. There was a

I Have Communicated With the University Of Houston College of Medicine About Their DPC Clinic and They Do NOT Want It To Be a DINO!

Posted on August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the University of Houston College of Medicine and their plans for a

Is One Medical (an Obvious DINO) Making Your Direct Primary Care Clinic Look Bad?

Posted on August 9, 2021August 9, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

It is getting crazy out there. More and more businesses are calling themselves Direct Primary Care or are being called

What You Are Missing Out On by Doing Direct Primary Care (#2)

Posted on August 7, 2021August 6, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

You really need to rethink why you went into Direct Primary Care. There are so many things you are missing

It Turns Out That Many Solo, Physician-Owned Practices Have Zero-Burnout. Who Would Have Thunk It?

Posted on August 5, 2021August 5, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

In one of the most non-stories we have ever published, it was discovered that: Primary care practices with zero burnout

The University of Houston College of Medicine is Actually Opening a DPC Clinic. Is It A DINO?

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is some surprising and bold news. A new medical school is trying a new approach to one of their

What You’re Missing By Doing DPC

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This may be an ongoing column because it is just too fun to get out there. Who misses the stuff

DPC Docs Helping Other DPC Docs

Posted on July 29, 2021July 29, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The following comes from Vance Lassey, MD (the hero of our story): Once upon a time, in a land far

South Dakota Loves DPC

Posted on July 26, 2021July 25, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

On July 1, a new South Dakota state law took effect that allows the parties most intimately involved in the

Denver-based direct primary care startup files to go public?

Posted on July 24, 2021May 22, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A year after One Medical went public another so-called direct primary care startup is doing the same. Everside Health Group

A Helping Hand?

Posted on July 22, 2021July 22, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Meme by Vance Lassey, MD. This says it all. Join the DPC Alliance! And help each other.

What’s Your USP (Unique Selling Proposition)?

Posted on July 19, 2021July 19, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Do you know what a USP or Unique Selling Position is? Well, it’s what makes you different. It’s what makes

Planning Your Week (Specifically For The DPC Doc)

Posted on July 16, 2021July 16, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The following is an example from The Direct Primary Care Doctor’s Daily Motivational Journal. I recommend you do this each

So It Looks Like I Am Speaking Today at the UN About Direct Primary Care

Posted on July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I was asked to join a panel discussion at the United Nations about re-imagining primary care. You can see it

Exclusive DermLite Sale!

Posted on July 13, 2021July 13, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Through a connection that I have known for years I have been asked to share this information. This is a

The AMA wants to “pursue patient-centered payment models designed by doctors”

Posted on July 11, 2021July 11, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Jay Resnick, MD, the President-elect of the AMA, put out this article entitled Time to pursue patient-centered payment models designed