DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

Meeting Patients Where They Are

Posted on May 20, 2025May 20, 2025 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

It’s not uncommon for new patients to immediately blurt out “I hate doctors!” upon meeting me for the first time.

Staying Focused My Friend

Posted on May 19, 2025May 19, 2025 by Jack Forbush, DO

When you first decided to embrace the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, you likely had a clear vision: to provide

The Double Dilemma of Doctors

Posted on May 17, 2025May 17, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

The double dilemma of doctors. Say what? Stay with me as I connect the outstanding show “The Man in the

This is why healthcare is so expensive

Posted on May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

It’s that time of the year again, where I get to troll my patient’s prosthetic leg company… Get our awesome

Lantern Health is seeking a physician partner(s) to join our effort in the Belmont, NC

Posted on May 16, 2025May 16, 2025 by Sponsored Post

Summary: Belmont, NC: Lantern Health is seeking a physician partner(s) to join our effort in the Belmont, NC community in the greater

The ‘Be Well’ DPC Sign Off and Its Double Meaning

Posted on May 15, 2025October 22, 2025 by x Former Writers x

Author: Landen Green, DO Most know the meaning behind ‘Be Well’ in the DPC world. Okay, so the last one will

When BS Meets BS

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

I just wanted to share some fun information that has come my way (Thanks Jeff Gold). First, there is this:

A Conference for Doctors Who Write

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Sponsored Post

Are you a physician with a passion for writing and storytelling? If so, join us for a transformative conference designed

Subscription Primary Care

Posted on May 13, 2025May 13, 2025 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

At the heart of Direct Primary Care (DPC) lies a straightforward concept: access to comprehensive, personalized primary care for a

Lessons I Learned from Farrago: Navigating Time Off

Posted on May 12, 2025May 12, 2025 by Dan Swartz, MD

While the DPC landscape is constantly changing, many DPCs are solo or couple practices. This begs some questions: How do

DPC Magic: DPC For Primary Care , NOT Insurance

Posted on May 10, 2025May 10, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, I am sharing an article called “Should Primary Care Be Covered By Insurance?” Well, we’ve discussed this in the

The Hypocritic Oath, Rewritten

Posted on May 9, 2025May 9, 2025 by Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD

We go into medicine all wide-eyed and with a mission to change the world. We don our White Coats in

Wake Up

Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

A little meme humor with a point. Don’t forget the crap we used to have to do. Get our awesome

Tallgrass Osteopathic Family Medicine: Healing in Madison, WI

Posted on May 7, 2025May 7, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

Dr. Angela Marchant became a physician to be a healer. Becoming an osteopath healed her. She is honored to witness

Huge Announcement: National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day is November 1st!

Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I mentioned this in our DPCNewsletter recently and since then there has been intense discussions and brainstorming with some of

I am 3.5 years into DPC and am here to say that the critics might be right, DPC and Concierge is the same.

Posted on May 5, 2025October 4, 2025 by x Former Writers x

Author: Sarah Zaheer, MD It is safe to say that many DPC docs are noticeably clear that they are not concierge

DPC Magic: Why Do Doctors Stay On Medicare Plans?

Posted on May 3, 2025May 3, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Why do docs stay on Medicare plans? Sure, to help patients, but economically, why? Payments to docs down 33% over

Friday Fun: Treating a URI

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

I thought you would need a laugh. If treating patients were this easy. TGIF. Get our awesome newsletter by signing up here.

Slow is Fast

Posted on May 1, 2025May 1, 2025 by April Soto, MD

While doing a life review, I am finding that there has been a lot of rushing. I have often felt

Death Row Syndrome for Physicians

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

This is a very small snippet from my talk in 2017. It describes Death Row Syndrome for physicians who are