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The Case Against FFS in Primary care

Posted on November 3, 2026November 2, 2026 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

Fee-for-service is the predominant payment method in healthcare, also seen in most service businesses. A discrete problem is followed by

Cash For Cancer Care?

Posted on October 24, 2026October 24, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

Can cash pay work for cancer care? It would be very hard to do without a good sharing plan or

Topic Interests in Direct Primary Care

Posted on October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I started DPCN because the only other place for current information about Direct Primary Care was Facebook, but those posts

What Kind of Health Insurance do DPC Doctors Have for Themselves?

Posted on September 13, 2026September 13, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I saw this question on FB, and I think it is important for others to know. One of the fears

It Was Never About You

Posted on August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I worked for two hospitals over my first 15 years in family medicine. I dealt with a myriad of health

The DPC Summit Experience I Didn’t Expect

Posted on July 20, 2026July 20, 2026 by Angela Andrews, MD

I brought my summer intern, Mallorca, with me to the DPC Summit this year. She is a pre-med student at

Happy Birthday, America!

Posted on July 4, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

One of my favorite attractions at Walt Disney World is the American Adventure. In it, Mark Twain partially quotes what

Do You Actually Examine Your Patients?

Posted on June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I remember seeing “studies” showing that doing a yearly physical exam is not worth it. It blew me away, but

Let’s See What You’re Missing Out on in the System

Posted on June 24, 2026June 24, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Do you sometimes wish you were back being employed by a hospital system? Probably not. But if you need a

Memorial Day

Posted on May 25, 2026May 25, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Please take a moment to honor and remember the U.S. military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving

Is DPC Mainstream NOW?

Posted on May 9, 2026May 9, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, I’ve got my Star Wars X-Wing Fighter shirt on as we celebrate May the 4th week. Question: Do you

American Top 40 Direct Primary Care Media Resources

Posted on May 3, 2026May 3, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I wanted to share some of the top media sources for Direct Primary Care. There are more than 40 here,

Direct Primary Care as a Retention Strategy for Women in Medicine

Posted on April 24, 2026April 24, 2026 by Angela Andrews, MD

I’ve been thinking and speaking a lot lately about women in medicine—particularly women in primary care—and what it takes not

How Hospitals Trap Physicians in the System

Posted on March 21, 2026March 28, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

I recently spoke to a former hospital executive about “trapping” physicians in the system. It’s everything you were afraid of

And the Meetings Go On

Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I put this image out about a year ago but now I was able to animate it. Enjoy. Choose to

Skynet is Here

Posted on January 31, 2026January 31, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

We are so screwed. What is an AI agent? AI agents are autonomous software systems powered by generative AI and large

Happy Holidays (Bonus Meme)

Posted on December 25, 2025December 25, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

Hoping you are all having a wonderful day! 3

Merry Christmas!