DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

DPC at the End

Posted on January 28, 2025April 14, 2025 by x Former Writers x

Author: Lara Kenney, MD “The physician’s duty is not to stave off death or return patients to their old lives, but

Lessons I Learned from Farrago: The Art & Importance of the Meet & Greet (Part II)

Posted on January 27, 2025January 28, 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

Sunday Silliness: Sickna

Posted on January 26, 2025March 16, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I used to make fun of Cigna a lot. Here is something from 2010 that we published in the Placebo

DPC Works…Prove it!

Posted on January 25, 2025January 25, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, I am going to PROVE DPC works. No, not really. I want to share a conversation with a broker

The word is out! (So are the blood stains.)

Posted on January 24, 2025January 23, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

One of the many benefits of being a DPC doctor is schedule flexibility. Yesterday I took the day off and

Benefits of DPC?

Posted on January 23, 2025January 23, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The above image was found on the internet without a source to give credit. It cracked me up. It took

Exceeding Patient Expectations in Direct Care Practice

Posted on January 22, 2025January 22, 2025 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

In today’s fast-evolving healthcare landscape, patient expectations are higher than ever. The rise of consumerism in healthcare has led patients

Sentinel Health Brings DPC to Missoula, MT

Posted on January 21, 2025January 21, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

The grand opening of Sentinel Health in Missoula, Montana was recently announced. Sentinel Health is aiming to address the lack

When We Lose…

Posted on January 20, 2025January 20, 2025 by Vasanth Kainkaryam, MD

It’s inevitable. We will lose someone. We have lost family. We have lost friends. But somehow, in the world of DPC, losing a patient

Can DPC Work With Medicaid?

Posted on January 18, 2025January 18, 2025 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, the question is CAN DPC WORK WITH MEDICAID? The answer is maybe. But it has not so far. In

And The Survey Says!

Posted on January 17, 2025January 17, 2025 by Angela Andrews, MD

In my last post, I shared my experience after following Doug’s advice from “Slowing the Churn” to host a Christmas

Are You Getting The DPC Newsletter?

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

We have had some really good traction so far with our newsletter. If you aren’t getting it then please click

Medicaid and Direct Primary Care

Posted on January 15, 2025January 15, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Here is some interesting news that keeps popping up over and over again: The Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act, a

Practice Management Just Got a Whole Lot Better with Hint Calendar

Posted on January 14, 2025January 14, 2025 by Sponsored Post

Scheduling in Direct Care goes beyond setting appointments—it’s critical for member satisfaction, clinician productivity, and operational efficiency. That’s why we’re

Remember Forward’s CarePod? Now There Is The OnMed CareStation!

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

Yup, the corporate world is not giving up on this crap. The pods are sexy and DPC is not. So,

A Real DPC Hero: Dr. Courtney Barrett at True Insight Direct Care in Wake Forest, NC

Posted on January 13, 2025January 13, 2025 by Debbie Farrago

The Wake Weekly recently feature an article about True Insight Direct Care which will soon be opening in Wake Forest,

Stop Complaining. Talk Solutions.

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

Man, take a pill, dude. Today, we talk about making a move in 2025 to REAL solutions to healthcare issues.

The Schrödinger DPC Doctor: Example #1

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

I am the editor of DPC News. I am also retired as a physician (and old). I really don’t have

My Top 5 Healthcare News Stories of 2024 and a Challenge for 2025

Posted on January 9, 2025January 9, 2025 by Cristy Gupton

Figure 1: Brian Thompson, CEO of UHC murdered in NYC 2024 has marked an important year for those of us seeking

Acceptance Can Be A Part of Growth and Healing

Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by April Soto, MD

It was a gloomy Wednesday morning as my patient walked into the waiting room. I first met him at the