Category: Practice Tips

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?

What Should Your DPC Practice Website Look Like?

Posted on December 23, 2022December 23, 2022 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This may seem like a clickbait headline but it really isn’t. Why? Because it’s really up to you what you

Decision Points in DPC: Should You Get Rid of 15% of Your Patients?

Posted on December 22, 2022December 22, 2022 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

One of the things I get to discuss with docs frequently is the impact that their decisions made every day

It’s The Most Churnderful Time of the Year

Posted on November 14, 2022November 14, 2022 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I wanted to share a snippet of my “churn” book with you because it is that time of the year

Decision Points in Private Practice: Are You Helping or Hurting?

Posted on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

One of the things I get to discuss with consulting clients is the impact that their decisions have on their

Nice Article By Rebekah Bernard, MD About Starting Your DPC Practice in Medical Economics

Posted on October 20, 2022October 20, 2022 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Check out this informative piece in a recent issue of Medical Economics. In it you will find out how to:

There Will Always Be “Bigger” Competitors. Stay Small and Enjoy Your Life.

Posted on September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 by Douglas Farrago, MD

If you choose to make your own DPC empire then that is totally up to you. No judgment here. I

Hot Tip: Hire Slow and…..

Posted on September 14, 2022September 14, 2022 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Fire fast! Always keep this in mind. Take extra time in hiring people. I first heard this from Brian Tracy,