Category: Practice Tips

Why Some DPC Practices Close and What You Can Learn From Them

Posted on June 20, 2023June 20, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Here is my next project. We are a very positive group of doctors but the truth is there are some

ASK ABOUT OUR NEW DIRECT PRIMARY CARE PROGRAM!

Posted on June 12, 2023June 12, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I am no programmer or website developer but I know a sh#tty website when I see it. I am NOT

HOPE is not a strategy

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

I direct you to this article called Saving the soul of primary care written by Wayne B. Jonas, MD. It

HIPAA and DPC–DON’T do this!

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Dr. Shane is back with another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today, a little

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

A More Powerful Private Practice Design

Posted on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Being a consultant is a whole lot like being a detective I imagine. We spend a whole lot of time

Work Related Injuries and DPC

Posted on May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Glad to be back in the fight again today with another

Should You Use an AI Chatbot to Answer Patients’ Emails and Texts?

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

We are entering a different world in medicine. Things are changing quickly and one of the biggest changemakers may be

Should You Get Life and Disability Insurance?

Posted on May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is a boring topic. I get it. Also, you are so busy you have no time for this. Well,

How Not to Get Screwed

Posted on May 12, 2023May 12, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is not my meme but it DOES relate to us as DPC Docs. Why? Because we are so close

Offering Employees Choices in DPC Plans

Posted on April 29, 2023April 29, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Hello DPC rebels and resistance fighters out there. Welcome back to another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today, thanks to Dr.

Why Physician Owned Clinics Matter??

Posted on April 22, 2023April 22, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back rebels and resistance fighters. It’s time for another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip coming at you. Today, dropping some

Mental Distortions that Get in Your Way of Building Your DPC Practice

Posted on April 18, 2023April 18, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This article called 9 Mental Distortions That Are Sabotaging Your Social Life relates directly to being a Direct Primary Care

DPC & Employers: Managing Employee Membership Status

Posted on April 8, 2023April 8, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back rebels and resistance fighters, so good to be back. Today an important tip on managing employee membership status

Know Your Practice “Seasons”

Posted on April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Seasonality. That’s the word for how the seasons of the year and even natural cycles. So why is this important?

Clutter WILL Destroy Your Practice

Posted on February 19, 2023February 19, 2023 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

This is one of the most simple but yet externally productive points any DPC practice owner can make. And now,

Hiring a DPC Doc to Join You: Part 3

Posted on February 11, 2023February 10, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back DPC Rebels and all you resistance fighters. I’m back for another Friday 5 Minute Magic Tip and continuing

Sexual Harassment in the DPC World by Tiffany Leonard, MD, Director of the DPC Alliance

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

Over the past several months (maybe 12-18) there has been a concerning trend among our female DPC colleagues. We have

Breadsticks, Olive Garden, and Direct Primary Care

Posted on January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I love this investigation into the Olive Garden breadstick issue. Most of you have probably eaten there. You may have

It’s Cold Season. What Do You Do to Stop Patients From Clamoring To Get In Or Get Antibiotics?

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Here is a practice tip that may save you a ton of angst. Educate, educate, educate. What does that mean?