DPC News (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

DPC Humor: Oxycotton Candy

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

Okay, it’s not really DPC related but there’s an interesting story about this. As you can see this is from

VIP Syndrome and DPC

Posted on April 7, 2025April 7, 2025 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

Physicians are warned against treating themselves, their family members, and their close friends and romantic partners since they may not

Communication is Critical Between Employers and DPC Docs

Posted on April 5, 2025April 5, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Let’s talk about communication and how sometimes it stinks between employers and DPC docs. All the while DPC docs could

The Doctor’s Dilemma: Balancing Individual and Societal Care

Posted on April 4, 2025April 4, 2025 by Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD

The role of a doctor is multifaceted. We are teachers, advocates, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and, ultimately, healers. In many capacities, we

Spring Highlights from the Direct Primary Care Alliance

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Sponsored Post

The Direct Primary Care Alliance (DPCA) is here to support, connect, and elevate physicians at every stage of their DPC

NPR’s Membership Based Care

Posted on April 3, 2025April 3, 2025 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

NPR recently aired an episode of Morning Edition highlighting membership based primary care and concerns around cost and access these practices may cause.

Leveraging Data to Enhance Care in a Private Practice

Posted on April 2, 2025April 2, 2025 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

In today’s digital world, private practices have access to more data than ever before. When used effectively, this information can

Ivory Tower Medical Experts Jump On Board The Direct Primary Care Train

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

In an amazing turn of events, according to a recent article, many of the same experts used for media outlets

The Phisher Price

Posted on March 31, 2025March 30, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

Check out this junk mail “Order Form” that came in the mail today. It’s like the paper/snail mail version of

Happy Doctors’ Day!

Posted on March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

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

One BIG Headache With DPC & Employers

Posted on March 29, 2025March 28, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, one BIG, HUGE employer headache for DPC: who’s in and who’s out. Benefits folks call this eligibility. Who is

Are You Depressed Because You Haven’t Filled Your DPC Practice Fast Enough?

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

One of the most frustrating parts of starting a DPC practice is not filling up fast enough. You want that

Huge Opportunity to Join a DPC Practice and Yet Still Be Your Own Boss

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by Sponsored Post

Forest Direct Primary Care is seeking another Family Medicine physician to own their own DPC practice while splitting overhead with the two

Sigma Health DPC Opens in Ashburn, VA

Posted on March 27, 2025March 27, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

Sigma Health Direct Primary Care recently opened its doors and will have a ribbon cutting in April. Arun Mallapareddi, MD,

DPC Humor: More Sickna Fun

Posted on March 26, 2025April 7, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This was from years ago when I was going after Cigna via the Placebo Journal. You can read more about

Book Recommendation

Posted on March 25, 2025October 4, 2025 by x Former Writers x

Author: Sarah Zaheer, MD I am 3 years into my DPC practice and I am constantly looking for ways to improve

Please Answer This One Question

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

I need a favor. If you are a physician, and only a physician, please click the button above with your

What Drives You Nuts About Insurance?

Posted on March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

What percentage of your DPC practice patients have insurance? Listen for more info. 2

Hint’s New Cohort-Based Learning Program

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Sponsored Post

Thinking about starting your own DPC practice but not sure where to start? This message is for you! From building

Lessons I Learned from Farrago: Communication is Key (or… Get You a Newsletter!)

Posted on March 21, 2025March 21, 2025 by Dan Swartz, MD

After a grueling, multi-phase interview process, I purchased Forest Direct Primary Care from Dr. Doug Farrago in October 2020. In