DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

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

She Drove All Night

Posted on October 19, 2025October 19, 2025 by April Soto, MD

It was a chilly October morning as my first patient came bustling into my cozy waiting room. I did not

Direct Care, to Hybrid or Not, Part 2

Posted on October 18, 2025October 17, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, Part 2 of to “hybrid or not for direct care”. A recent article (link below) in KevinMD spoke of

Hint Summit 2026 Takes Stage in Nashville – Get Your Early Bird Tickets Now!

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 by Sponsored Post

The Early Bird deadline for Hint Summit ‘26 is just weeks away! Register by October 31st to save $100 per

Copper is the New Gold

Posted on October 17, 2025July 30, 2026 by x Former Writers x

Author: Amy Walsh, MD I was just sitting down write a newsletter for our practice. Plenty to tell them about:

National Direct Primary Care Day Update

Posted on October 16, 2025October 16, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

We have a little over two weeks to go before the inaugural National Direct Primary Care Day. I want to

What Direct Primary Care Doctors Need to Know About the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by Sponsored Post

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is officially in effect, and it’s packed with meaningful updates for Direct Primary Care (DPC)

Synergize DPC: Better Access, Better Service, Better Value

Posted on October 15, 2025October 15, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

Felecia Sumner, DO and her husband Doyne Sumner, Jr., offer an alternative to the traditional healthcare system at Synergize DPC

“Something More” – The Spiritual Limits of Perfect Practice

Posted on October 14, 2025October 14, 2025 by Jack Forbush, DO

*”Five years and there’s no doubt that I’m burned out. I’ve had enough…”* The opening lines of Sugarland’s “Something More”

ER Wait Times Are at an All-Time High – It’s Never Been a Better Time to Switch to DPC

Posted on October 13, 2025October 13, 2025 by Dan Swartz, MD

A recent article in the Journal of Health Affairs highlighted the growing wait times for Emergency Rooms across the nation, as well

It’s All Fun and Games Until Your Start Your Own Practice

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

This is part of the World’s Smallest Medical Book Series but every joke has a kernel of truth behind it.

Direct Care, To Hybrid Or Not?

Posted on October 11, 2025October 11, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Hybrid or not for direct car? A recent article (link below) in KevinMD spoke of the hybrid model to move

They Keep Jumping On The Direct Primary Care Bandwagon

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

I just love it when nondoctors, executives, business people start jumping on the Direct Primary Care Bandwagon. The steps usually