The ‘Be Well’ DPC Sign Off and Its Double Meaning
Author: Landen Green, DO Most know the meaning behind ‘Be Well’ in the DPC world. Okay, so the last one will
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I am 3.5 years into DPC and am here to say that the critics might be right, DPC and Concierge is the same.
Author: Sarah Zaheer, MD It is safe to say that many DPC docs are noticeably clear that they are not concierge
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The Four Horsemen Destroying Healthcare.
Author: Amy Walsh, MD FOUR HORSEMEN is a concept that has been used in various contexts. Four horsemen has been
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Every Door Direct Mail – Does it Work?
Author: Landen Green, DO For those of you not familiar with EDDM, it sadly is not Electronic Dance Music (EDM) with
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VIP Syndrome and DPC
Written by Emily O’Rourke, MD Physicians are warned against treating themselves, their family members, and their close friends and romantic
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Book Recommendation
Author: Sarah Zaheer, MD I am 3 years into my DPC practice and I am constantly looking for ways to improve
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Which is Worse: Fast Food or Healthcare?
Author: Amy Walsh, MD Which is Worse: Fast Food or Healthcare? I was on a road trip recently. Had to
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The Stress-O-Raptor at DeePeeCee Land – The Ups and Downs of DPC
Author: Landen Green, DO Direct Primary Care is not all fun and games—it’s not always laughing with patients during extended visits.
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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Health and Happiness
Written by Emily O’Rourke, MD How does healthcare fit into our fundamental rights of “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of
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The Metastasis of Moral Injury in Healthcare: A Personal Reflection
Author: Lara Kenney, MD In 2018, my good friend Dr. Wendy Dean began to shed light on a critical issue plaguing
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Becoming an Aviation Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Association
Author: Landen Green, DO Becoming an Aviation Medical Examiner for the Federal Aviation Association takes an equal amount of effort and
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Just Say No!
Author: Amy Walsh, MD Does anyone remember this slogan from the 1980s? Nancy Reagan’s war on drugs? I’m not so
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Most embarrassing moment of my DPC career
Author: Sarah Zaheer, MD It is a truth universally acknowledged, that starting and running a Direct Primary Care practice is not
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50 (ish) Ways to Lose Your Doctor
Written by Liz Fischer Paul Simon writes that there are 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover – although he only
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Healthcare Costs
Written by Emily O’Rourke, MD I frequently hear both doctors and patients saying that the healthcare system is broken and
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A Few Lessons From My Hybrid Practice
Author: Sarah Zaheer, MD Like most doctors starting out in DPC, I chose to stay opted in for practical reasons. For
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DPC at the End
Author: Lara Kenney, MD “The physician’s duty is not to stave off death or return patients to their old lives, but
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The Power of a Business Plan
Author: Landen Green, DO Not having a business plan is like starting a cross country round trip without a plan. I
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We Are All Those People
Written by Emily O’Rourke, MD There is a common misconception, even among physicians, that regular alcohol consumption (in moderation) is
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It’s The Little Things
Author: Amy Walsh, MD We all know the benefits of DPC. Time with your doctor. Accessibility. Affordability. Patients love those
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