DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

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

Thrive Family Medicine Opens in Kalispell, Montana

Posted on March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

After fifteen years under hospital administration, Dr. Michele Taylor has decided to make the change to DPC and has started

Which is Worse: Fast Food or Healthcare?

Posted on March 19, 2025July 30, 2026 by x Former Writers x

Author: Amy Walsh, MD Which is Worse: Fast Food or Healthcare? I was on a road trip recently. Had to

Turning Visitors into Patients: How to Make Your Website Convert

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Sponsored Post

Hey, this is Ben from DPC Spot. We’ve been helping DPC practices build strong brands and grow their patient base for almost

The Missing Muse

Posted on March 18, 2025March 18, 2025 by Andrew Anderson, DO

This is from a book I was reading to my children this weekend: “Heroism is a remarkable thing. Oft misunderstood.

DPC Humor: Because this job is still tough and we all need to laugh sometimes

Posted on March 17, 2025March 17, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

DPC is great but it is still tough. Yes, it is better than being employed by the system but let’s

NOW IS THE TIME TO LEARN DPC

Posted on March 15, 2025March 15, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

NOW is the time to start your DPC. People are looking for value and affordability as the economy keeps going