Category: Inspiration

Cost Matters: Financial Consent is Informed Consent

Posted on December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 by x Former Writers x

One of the hardest things to get used to as a DPC Doc is talking to my patients about prices.

Michelle Cooke, MD Joins the DPC News Team!

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

We are very excited to announce that Michelle Cooke, MD has joined us here at DPC News. We are always

Time is Critical and Gives DPC the Edge

Posted on November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is from the DPC Summit in 2022. We need more time in our lives to be better doctors, people,

Direct Primary Care: The Wellness Physician’s Time for A New Revolution

Posted on October 18, 2023October 18, 2023 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

By its very nature, the practice of DPC is wellness-driven. It has easy affordable physician access, deeply personal doctor/patient relationships,

There Once Was A Farmer

Posted on October 17, 2023October 17, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Here is an inspirational tale for you: There was a farmer who grew excellent quality corn. Every year he won

DPC News Wins Award!

Posted on September 25, 2023September 25, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

At the most recent Hint Summit 2023 conference there were a few awards given (see image) and we won one!

5 Minute Magic Tip PEP TALK

Posted on September 23, 2023September 23, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Hello DPC rebels and resistance fighters, welcome back to another Friday 5-Minute Magic tip. Today, a PEP talk to encourage

Here’s a Great Primer Article on Direct Primary Care

Posted on September 14, 2023September 14, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Direct Primary Care, in my humble opinion, is the last and only hope for primary care in general. With this

What is a Good Doctor?

Posted on August 10, 2023August 14, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The following was sent to me by Ben Fischer, MD of the Fischer Clinic in NC: When circumstances require that

We Need Each Other

Posted on August 7, 2023August 7, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I saw this on Twitter (X) and thought I would share. The hug that saved a life In 1995, the

Best of DPC News: Pictures say a thousand words. Some of those unspoken words are sobering.

Posted on August 5, 2023July 28, 2023 by Vance Lassey, MD

Facebook just sent me a “memory” from 13 years ago. This is a picture of me “spending time” with my

Best of DPC News: Side Effects May Include….

Posted on August 4, 2023July 28, 2023 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

DPC physicians love the DPC model. The fervor in which they sing its glowing praise often makes others think they

Best of DPC News: You Might Be a Direct Primary Care Doctor If….(please add to the list)

Posted on August 2, 2023July 28, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

You might be a Direct Primary Care doctor if: NOW IT IS YOUR TURN. PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST IN

The Trending Case of DPC

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I came across this nice article from a layperson who stumbled upon Direct Primary Care. The author is: Bill Sims

Direct Primary Care is THE Yardstick of Quality

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Steve Jobs The above

A Match Made in Hell

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

If you are on the fence about doing Direct Primary Care please continue to follow us here. Go to the

Mastery

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The following is from Robin Sharma. I think it may be a good way to start your week. I suggest

The Hard Days are Different Now (A Reflection of the Power of Change) by Michelle Cooke, MD

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Since I have started my own practice, I have had hard days. Yesterday was hard. My Schedule included: At the

What’s Your System?

Posted on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I am a Scott Adams fan, which may make you wrinkle your forehead. First, let’s get the elephant out of

Free Yourself

Posted on April 28, 2023April 28, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD