Have you ever wondered why some Direct Primary Care practices close shop? I have. At the last DPC Summit, I spent a lot of free time talking to docs who all had different opinions. I mean they were all over the place. Therefore, I decided to spend the past 9 months researching this and I think I found some answers.
Am I going to give them here? No.
Why? It would take too much time and it would spoil my general lecture and keynote talk at the DPC Summit this year. It will be on that Friday at 4:15 pm before the happy hour (you may need a drink after hearing it).
What does this mean to you? Well, if you are thinking of doing DPC, have just started DPC, or even if you are in your first few years then I have some great information and advice to share. Trust me, though it sounds like a downer topic, I am putting a positive spin on it.
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.
