Category: DPC Myths

I saw this image on LinkedIn and laughed. As an employed physician, I remember all the ways we family doctors

Finding the freedom we yearn for can feel a little uncomfortable at first! I sat at my desk, looked up

I grew up in a poor family. With the exception of not having the coolest clothes for school, I didn’t

When employers and DPC doctors start talking, the obvious elephant in the room is the question: “Does this save money?”  The

Once your DPC panel is FULL, It all gets easier.You can coast.  Your business is on autopilot. WRONG wrong WrOnG.

There’s an old World War II story that’s been retold for decades—the tale of the bullet-riddled planes. Military analysts studied

When I first heard about Direct Primary Care (DPC), it clicked right away. It was as if someone had finally

This post could also be called the Midnight Myth Let me cut to the chase: Yes, we get after-hours messages.

“So, what do you do for marketing?” My answer?  “Take good care of patients” A recurring myth is the belief

Doctors are not good businesspeople. When I hear that statement, my blood boils. Nothing could be further from the truth.   Before we

Starting a Direct Primary Care practice has never been easier. Yet some people still think that launching a DPC requires

When I opened my DPC in 2023, I was not thinking about vacation. I was trying to make my savings

When I run into doctors I used to work with in the system, there’s a clear difference in their demeanor—and

Please excuse any typos in this article—I’m writing it while holding a newborn I delivered about six hours ago, and

Did you ever hear the story of Japanese soldier Teruo Nakamura? He was found alone on a small Indonesian island

I have had a DPC micropractice for the past seven years, and I really appreciate the simplicity and flexibility of

Stories abound of colleagues making horrible remarks as someone departs. One story that I will never forget is Dr. Jennifer

Within the DPC world, there’s a saying, “When you’ve seen one DPC practice, you’ve seen one DPC practice.” Why is

One of the most common fears health care professionals have about Direct Care (no 3rd party participation) is financial insecurity

When I first opened my practice, I read an article claiming you could start a medical practice with $3,000 or