DPC News (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

Hospital as Predator

Posted on April 3, 2026April 3, 2026 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

A physician colleague recently went to the ER as a patient and posted the bill online. The laboratory charges totaled

The Primary Care Death Spiral: Losing Our Horizon

Posted on April 2, 2026April 2, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

In the 2026 NRMP Main Residency Match, family medicine offered a record 5,512 positions yet filled only 83.6 percent, leaving

Breaking News: The Government is using Medicare Fraud Money to Sponsor Over 180,000 Direct Primary Care Doctors!

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

Recent investigations into Medicare fraud keep turning up billions of dollars. One case in point is “a Texas man who

“Figure It Out”: An Overdue Reminder About Tech, Passion, and Not Being That Doctor

Posted on March 31, 2026March 31, 2026 by Vance Lassey, MD

It’s been too long since I touched on the importance of continuous learning, not just learning medicine — new procedures,

Happy Doctors’ Day 2026

Posted on March 30, 2026March 30, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I want to wish every physician who reads this a Happy Doctors’ Day! Those who are doing DPC can now

Hampton Medical DPC: Simplify Healthcare, Seek Wellness, Save Money

Posted on March 29, 2026March 29, 2026 by Debbie Farrago

Dr. Sean Hampton of Hampton Medicall DPC has been a local family physician in the Altoon, PA area since 2010.

The Primary Care Death Spiral

Posted on March 28, 2026March 28, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

Let’s talk about the recent residency MATCH and the impending primary care death spiral. Fewer and fewer med students are

DPC Docs Do IT!

Posted on March 27, 2026March 27, 2026 by Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD

I never thought this is where I would end up. I remember it was the year 2000. I was a

One more thing I love about DPC…

Posted on March 26, 2026March 25, 2026 by Cristy Gupton

My DPC doctor has never uttered the word “fax” to me. In a proposed move by the administration, we may

The Direct Primary Care Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of Julie Ramirez, CAE, as its new Executive Director, effective February 1, 2026.

Posted on March 25, 2026March 24, 2026 by Sponsored Post

Mrs. Ramirez was the interim executive director from March 2025 to July 2025. During this time, she helped the Alliance by

The Old Meets the New (or Law 13 Lives)

Posted on March 25, 2026March 25, 2026 by Vance Lassey, MD

In an attempt to get my kids to stop using dumb modern slang, today I will use it myself. (I

3 Simple Steps to Better Health; 3 Simple Steps to Better Healthcare

Posted on March 24, 2026March 24, 2026 by Amy Walsh, MD

Change is never easy. Habits are hard to break. People are stuck in their ways. Really? I don’t think so.

The System Won’t Save You—But You Can Save Yourself

Posted on March 23, 2026March 23, 2026 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Why Waiting for Reform Is Not a Career Strategy Most physicians were taught to play by the rules. Follow the

Joya Family & Lifestyle Medicine: Empowering Wellness through Direct Primary Care and Lifestyle Medicine

Posted on March 22, 2026March 22, 2026 by Debbie Farrago

Dr. Alexis Alexander Epperly founder and sole physician at Joya Family and Lifestyle Medicine in Manassas, Virginia, is an experienced physician,

How Hospitals Trap Physicians in the System

Posted on March 21, 2026March 28, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

I recently spoke to a former hospital executive about “trapping” physicians in the system. It’s everything you were afraid of

Why Tax Season Is the Wrong Time to Think About Taxes

Posted on March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 by Sponsored Post

A Direct Care physician’s guide to proactive financial strategy There’s a quiet irony at the heart of Direct Care medicine.

How Often Do Your Patients Use an Urgent Care Center?

Posted on March 20, 2026March 20, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I recently received this email as a pitch for an article. It was from a PR firm, and so I

Before You Get Into An Argument About Direct Primary Care….

Posted on March 19, 2026March 19, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

First, the person in the video is not me. I am old but not that old. Second, I do not

Are Direct Primary Care Patients Too Spoiled?

Posted on March 18, 2026March 18, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I recently saw this article called Average Waiting Times for Common Medical Procedures in the United States – What the

Why Direct Primary Care Clinics Need an SEO + AIO Strategy in 2026

Posted on March 17, 2026March 17, 2026 by Sponsored Post

Direct Primary Care has grown significantly over the past decade. More patients are actively searching for alternatives to traditional insurance-based