Thrive in ’25: Happy New Year!

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I want to wish you all a Happy New Year! I also want to thank you for reading our little DPC blog. It’s been a great year as we have added over 20 writers to give you more viewpoints and different perspectives.

For those of you just contemplating DPC, I hope you make the jump – IF READY! I spent a year researching why some practices close and did a pretty good talk at the DPC Summit on the subject. Unfortunately, they will not allow me to share it. I have not decided what to do with the information because it is pretty in depth. Time will tell. A PDF? A book? Another talk? Not sure as my motivation is lacking a bit. I have a few other projects going on. But I digress. Let me just say this, if you are jumping in to start a DPC practice please be committed and educated. There are tons of books to help you. READ THEM! Also, go into the “topics” section above and do some research there. The number one reason I have found why people fail is that they are not really serious about it and are just winging it.

For those of you doing DPC, I want to applaud you. You are all heroes in my mind. Be proud of yourselves but remember a few things:

  1. One, enjoy each moment in life and realize how good you have it. Smile. Have fun.
  2. Two, help others in DPC and pay it forward.
  3. Three, be tolerant of others’ opinions.

That’s it for me. Now go kick some ass and thrive in ’25.

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About Douglas Farrago, MD

Dr. Farrago is a retired family physician based in Forest, Virginia. Since 2021, he has run DPCnews.com, a leading resource for the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement. He is the author of three best-selling books on Direct Primary Care: The Official Guide to Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice The Direct Primary Care Doctor’s Daily Motivational Journal Slowing the Churn in Direct Primary Care (While Also Keeping Your Sanity) In 2016, Dr. Farrago conceived the idea for the Direct Primary Care Alliance and co-founded the organization alongside other pioneering DPC physicians. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the DPC model and frequently lectures to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians on how to successfully start and run their own DPC practices.Dr. Farrago sold his Direct Primary Care practice in October 2020 but continues to receive care there as a patient.