DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

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.

The Twelve Gifts of Direct Primary Care

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by Jack Forbush, DO

As the season of giving approaches, I’ve been thinking about the gifts Direct Primary Care has given me. Not the BS,

An Article in Forbes is Pretty Much on the Money

Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I want to highlight this article by Steve Forbes called Free Markets, Not Mandates, Will Fix Our Broken Healthcare System.

When Two Physicians First Meet and Realize They Both Do Direct Primary Care

Posted on December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

There is something special about DPC doctors. They are just happier and love seeing their colleagues. And they smile!! Bonus:

Should DPC Docs Give Out Superbills?

Posted on December 13, 2025December 13, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

I want to talk about superbills. What the heck is that, you say? Those are the huge receipts or bills

Why There Will Never Be a DPC Reality Show

Posted on December 12, 2025December 12, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I once thought a Direct Primary Care reality TV show would be cool. The name would be something like Run

It can be as simple as enjoying coffee and chocolate

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 by April Soto, MD

He walks into the office with a beautiful smile and a new glow on his face. His abdominal pain has

Direct Primary Care is Getting Traction in the News

Posted on December 10, 2025December 10, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

When I first started this website, I would survey all the media stories about DPC. There wasn’t much. I recently

DPC Myth #23: You need quality metrics to be a good doctor

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by April Soto, MD

Finding the freedom we yearn for can feel a little uncomfortable at first! I sat at my desk, looked up

DPC Myth #22: Direct Primary Care is Unaffordable for the Poor (Especially Medicaid Recipients)

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by Dan Swartz, MD

I grew up in a poor family. With the exception of not having the coolest clothes for school, I didn’t

Fear Will Remove The D in DPC

Posted on December 7, 2025December 7, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Recently, there have been two awesome posts discussing the potential downfall of DPC. Emily O’Roarke wrote Is DPC Scalable? here

2 Details To Clarify Before Working With Employers

Posted on December 6, 2025December 6, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today we talk about 2 HUGE details DPC doctors MUST clarify before working with employers. How will referrals and pharmacy

DPC Myth #21: Adding DPC to any employer health plan will automatically save on health insurance premiums

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 by Cristy Gupton

When employers and DPC doctors start talking, the obvious elephant in the room is the question: “Does this save money?” The

Is DPC Scalable?

Posted on December 4, 2025December 4, 2025 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

The question itself is grotesque. What is scalability other than corporate exploitation? What’s beautiful about DPC is removal of the