DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

DPC Myth #4: A “full” panel looks the same for everyone (rethinking the magic number).

Posted on November 7, 2025November 7, 2025 by Angela Andrews, MD

When I first considered Direct Primary Care (DPC), I made a full commitment. I read every book I could find,

DPC Myth #3: DPC Cannot Work in Rural America

Posted on November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 by Jack Forbush, DO

If I had a dollar for every time someone told me Direct Primary Care would not work—especially in rural Maine—I

DPC Myth #2: You Need a Lot of Money to Start a DPC Practice

Posted on November 5, 2025November 6, 2025 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

I started my DPC practice in 2018 for less than $5,000, but I could have started for half the cost.

DPC Myth #1: You need to acquire new medical skills to be successful in DPC

Posted on November 4, 2025November 6, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

I chose to blog on this myth for a simple reason: I am one of those people who have perpetuated

Un-Becoming Your DPC Brand

Posted on November 3, 2025November 3, 2025 by Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD

As many of us in Direct Primary Care know, when we first launch our practices, we are the brand. In the early

National DPC Day Was a Huge Success!

Posted on November 2, 2025November 2, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I want to thank everyone who posted and shared your stories about how great DPC is for you and your

Today, November 1st, Marks the Inaugural National Direct Primary Care Day: A New Era of Healthcare Independence Begins

Posted on November 1, 2025November 1, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Today, November 1, the United States is celebrating the first-ever National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day, a landmark moment for physicians

What You Can Do For National DPC Day (Instructions)

Posted on October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Wear your National DPC Day shirt! Tell people: How DPC helps patients Use these hashtags at the bottom of your

Luxury Lifestyle Medicine: Coordinated Care, Seamlessly Delivered

Posted on October 30, 2025October 30, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

Dr. Mila Lopez is a double-board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, committed to providing a refined, integrative approach

“There’s not much we can do”, say employers who believe their brokers’ excuses.

Posted on October 29, 2025October 29, 2025 by Cristy Gupton

Today’s article in the Kaiser Family Foundation’s newsletter called “A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits

Give People Superpowers: The Secret to Leading in DPC

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 by Andrew Anderson, DO

If you want people to follow you—truly follow you—give them superpowers. When they can achieve more with you or because of you, they gain

We Should All Stand Up for Anand

Posted on October 27, 2025October 27, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This ugly guy, who happens to be my friend, was highlighted in a big Atlanta magazine called Voyage ATL. If

DPC Docs Have Known About This Forever

Posted on October 26, 2025October 26, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

What this doctor did is called being a patient advocate. That is almost unheard of when you work in the

DPC Magic: National Direct Primary Care Day is Nov 1

Posted on October 25, 2025October 25, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

We are one week away from the greatest day in DPC history…well, maybe not, but it will be National Direct

Advice on Making a Video for National DPC Day from Dr. Aleea Gupta

Posted on October 24, 2025October 24, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The first-ever National Direct Primary Care Day is around the corner on November 1 and it’s a great opportunity for us

You Shouldn’t Take Advice on Running a Restaurant from Someone Who Has Only Planned a Picnic

Posted on October 23, 2025October 23, 2025 by Jack Forbush, DO

In a previous post I discussed how consultants and gurus prey on physicians seeking authentic alternatives to traditional healthcare models.

Video of Vicious Battle Between Hospital Systems and Insurers Found

Posted on October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Hospitals cry all the time about having no money, yet the cranes keep operating to build new wings or extensions.

Forte Health: A Comprehensive, Personal Direct Primary Care Practice Based in Upland, CA

Posted on October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

Jonathan Siu, DO a board-certified family medicine and sports medicine physician passionate about helping his patients live their best lives

Earn the Nice Car

Posted on October 21, 2025October 21, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

I’m making some memes for the blog, and these “DPC Administrator” memes are fun, because there are no DPC administrators–certainly

Practice Evolution: Phasing Out Meet-and-Greets

Posted on October 20, 2025October 20, 2025 by Angela Andrews, MD

As I approach my second year of running my DPC practice, I’ve found myself at an exciting turning point. With