DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

The Twenty Truths of Direct Primary Care

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

Mark Cuban has been active in the DPC and cash pay space recently. I wrote these 20 truths of DPC on

It’s 2026, and DPC is the Fix! Maybe.

Posted on January 1, 2026January 1, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I’ve been doing this blog for years now. I have seen it grow because Direct Primary Care is growing. News

New Year’s Resolutions for the DPC Physician

Posted on December 31, 2025December 31, 2025 by Jack Forbush, DO

Another January. Another chance to pretend we’ll become entirely different people just because the calendar flipped. Most resolutions are dead

NBC Does Their Thing With Direct Primary Care and it’s Not Bad

Posted on December 30, 2025December 31, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I think NBC did a pretty good job with this. I LOVE that they mentioned that the doctor in the

5 Moves to Ignite Intrinsic Motivation in Employees

Posted on December 29, 2025December 29, 2025 by Andrew Anderson, DO

Imagine your practice not as a machine that churns through charts, labs, and phone calls—but as a living organism, pulsing

Stranger Doctorings – Facing Pure Fear

Posted on December 28, 2025December 28, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I thought it was time to do a mashup of Stranger Things with Henry (Vecna) being a hospital CEO/administrator facing

DPC Alliance Physician Retreat Feb 5-7

Posted on December 27, 2025December 27, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

You should all know about the DPC Alliance Physician Retreat coming February 5-7 in Tucson, AZ. We had an incredible

Let’s Pretend Health Insurance is Auto Insurance

Posted on December 26, 2025December 26, 2025 by Cristy Gupton

Have you ever had a minor vehicle “bump up” and decided to handle it yourself without filing a police report

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!

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

For those who celebrate, Merry Christmas!! 1

Private Practice Marketing Tweaks for The New Year

Posted on December 24, 2025December 24, 2025 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Private practice marketing requires continuous adaptation to stay relevant and effective. As we approach the new year, it’s essential to

DPC Provides the Gift of Time (for Physicians and Patients)

Posted on December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 by Dan Swartz, MD

My colleague, Dr. Jack Forbush, recently posted a piece on this site entitled, “The Twelve Gifts of Direct Primary Care”.

Rewind on ’25: Hint Wrapped Is Here

Posted on December 22, 2025December 22, 2025 by Sponsored Post

2025 was a big year for Direct Primary Care and the numbers tell the story. From new product launches to

A Rant & A Rave

Posted on December 22, 2025July 30, 2026 by x Former Writers x

Author: Amy Walsh, MD I just finished reading today’s DPC News. Dr Purcell ranted a bit. I need to do the

This is going to sound bad, but….

Posted on December 21, 2025December 21, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

You cannot save some people. Some physicians will never jump into direct primary or specialty care. I am a big

Excuse Me While I RANT!

Posted on December 20, 2025December 20, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Let’s talk about referrals and how pathetic other specialists’ offices can be. Poor information, poor follow-up, poor communication with our

What If Direct Primary Care Became the Dominant Model?

Posted on December 19, 2025December 19, 2025 by Angela Andrews, MD

A thought experiment for physicians My son listens to those “What if…?” videos on YouTube Kids – the ones that

Year-End Tips for DPC Owners: Pricing, Planning & Financial Readiness for 2026

Posted on December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 by Sponsored Post

As the year comes to a close, Direct Primary Care owners face a familiar challenge: balancing patient care with the

OBAMACARE FRAUD: Round and Round It Goes

Posted on December 18, 2025December 18, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Do you have a budget for your business? What about your household finances? Do you know how much money is

On Being AI-thentic

Posted on December 17, 2025December 17, 2025 by Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD

We are living in a world where it is increasingly difficult to distinguish what is real from what is not.