Two Months Until National Direct Primary Care Day!
On this Labor Day, I want to remind you to start gearing up to educate the public about our labor and our work and how it helps them. November 1 is National DPC Day. This is the first collaborative effort to try to educate patients about Direct Primary Care.
Here is the official definition::
National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day, observed on November 1, is a celebration of physician independence and patient-centered care. It highlights the growing movement of doctors reclaiming their autonomy from insurance-driven healthcare models and instead offering direct, transparent, and affordable primary care to their patients. The goal is to educate the public that they have options beyond the conventional system.
Why This Day Matters (you can also use this as a definition)
National Direct Primary Care Day serves as an opportunity to educate the public about the benefits of direct primary care and advocate for a healthcare system that prioritizes relationships over bureaucracy. It empowers both doctors and patients to take control of their healthcare decisions, fostering a model that is sustainable, transparent, and affordable for patients.
Why November 1?
- The beginning of Open Enrollment for health insurance is Nov 1st, making it a great opportunity to highlight DPC as an alternative or complement to traditional insurance.
- This raises awareness during a time people are reconsidering health care options and a timely reminder that there is another way to access healthcare.
- DPC Day could be a symbolic contrast, emphasizing DPC as that alternative.
- This day is also free from major holidays.
Partners:
At this time we have interest from the following:
- DPC Alliance
- AAFP
- HINT
What you can do to raise awareness for maximum impact
- Get a DPC Day shirt
- Do a social media video and post leading up to Nov 1 and ESPECIALLY on Nov 1 wearing he DPC Day Shirt
- Share information with the main stream media if you have any connections.
- Share information with patients. This is critical as they can spread the words as well.
- Contact your local TV and radio stations, newspapers, magazines, online calendars.
- Do an email blast with this information to other organizations that could promote this.
- Trying to get some celebrity endorsements. Does anyone have a celebrity as a patient who could help promote this to their following on social media?
DPC Day Shirts (Men and Women’s Logos are different)
The cost to you is about $10 – $15. We at DPC News make no profit off this. The link is here. It takes a week or two to get the shirt to order soon!
We NOW have shirts for infants and kids!
Messaging Ideas
- “Skip the red tape. Keep the care.”
- “Direct Primary Care: Where your doctor knows your name—not just your chart.”
- “Celebrate the freedom to care. Celebrate DPC.”
Example of an email you can send:
Subject: November 1 Is National Direct Primary Care Day — A Movement Worth Covering
Dear [Media Contact Name],
I’m reaching out to share an important and timely story that deserves your attention.
National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day, observed annually on November 1, is a celebration of physician independence and patient-centered care. It marks a growing movement of doctors stepping away from insurance-driven models to offer direct, transparent, and affordable primary care—and it’s changing the healthcare landscape.
Why does this matter? Because millions of Americans still don’t know they have options beyond the conventional system. DPC empowers both physicians and patients to reclaim control over healthcare decisions, fostering stronger relationships, better outcomes, and a more sustainable model for care.
Why November 1? It’s no coincidence that DPC Day aligns with the start of Open Enrollment for health insurance. While many are reevaluating their coverage, this day serves as a symbolic contrast—highlighting DPC as an alternative or complement to traditional insurance. It’s a moment to educate, advocate, and inspire change.
Key Messages for Your Audience:
- DPC offers unlimited and affordable access to primary care without copays or hidden fees.
- It encourages preventive care and stronger doctor-patient relationships.
- It promotes healthcare independence and transparency.
- It’s a model that’s growing rapidly—and deserves national attention.
We’re calling on media outlets, healthcare advocates, and community leaders to help amplify this message. Whether through coverage, interviews, or social media, your voice can help inform the public and spark meaningful dialogue.
Ways to Get Involved:
- Share stories of DPC physicians and patients.
- Feature DPC Day in your health segment or calendar listings.
- Help us reach broader audiences through your platform.
This isn’t just a day—it’s a movement. And we’d love your help in making it heard.
If you want to talk more about it or set up an interview just email me back or call xxx-xxxx.
Warm regards,
Douglas Farrago, MD
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Everyone in the country is beyond ready for this. Watch out for the politicans your taking $$$$$s out of their pockets. I need to know how to see if my Dr’s have joined.
I am not sure the politicians have anything to do with this anymore. They passed (in the OBBBA) the ability to use your HSA to pay your monthly DPC membership. The ones to worry about it the insurance companies and private equity (venture capitalists) who will try to hijack the concept of DPC and create fast food like imitations. Search this site for the term DINO.