DPC News (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

A Cool Little Marketing Idea

Posted on May 31, 2024May 31, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

My son bought a new house in Maine and received this in the mail from the local medical center. I

They’re Not Giving Up: CVS seeks private equity funding for Oak Street Health

Posted on May 30, 2024May 29, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

We all know private equity is running and ruining medicine. Walgreens and Walmart are closing clinics right now but the

If You Are Not Using This Video For Marketing Your DPC Practice Then You Need To Start

Posted on May 29, 2024May 29, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

South Park is awesome. This clip encapsulates the horror that is our healthcare system. Yes, it is about getting the

Medical Economics Features DPC Doc: Rebekah Bernard, MD

Posted on May 28, 2024May 28, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

Medical Economics featured Rebekah Bernard, MD of Gulf Coast Primary Care to discuss how self-ownership can empower physician leadership. Eight

Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Please take a moment to honor and remember the U.S. military personnel who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving

DPC Magic: What is in a Name?

Posted on May 25, 2024May 25, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Hey welcome back all your DPC rebels and resistance fighters. I’m back with a little 5-Minute Magic Tip about what

Vitable is an eDPC. What is that? A New Species of DINOs.

Posted on May 24, 2024May 24, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I saw this announcement this morning and started to realize that Dennis Nedry has now deactivated the security fences at

$1800 for Ear Wax Removal?

Posted on May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I don’t know if you saw this story but I would highly recommend you use it on your social platforms

Management Styles in Private Practice

Posted on May 22, 2024May 22, 2024 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

One of the most difficult things to both teach and learn in private practice is the development of both business

Health Suite 101 Provides Direct Primary Care in Overland, Kansas

Posted on May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

KSHB 41 out of Kansas recently highlighted Health Suite 101 Direct Primary Care. Kylie Vannaman, MD opened Health Suiite 101

DEI Done Right: How DPC Lets Diversity Drive Better Care

Posted on May 20, 2024December 5, 2024 by x Former Writers x

This post way by Michelle Cooke, MD: I take care of busy Black women. There, I said it. Truthfully, I’ve

Who’ll You’ll Meet at Hint Summit 2024

Posted on May 18, 2024May 18, 2024 by Sponsored Post

From physicians to benefits advisors, healthcare tech entrepreneurs to health plan innovators, Hint Summit consistently brings together a community that

Are You the Right Person for the Job?

Posted on May 17, 2024May 17, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Not everyone is meant to do Direct Primary Care. Some don’t have the personality, desire, guts, or aptitude for it.

Priority Health Direct Primary Care: The First DPC Practice in Bentonville, Arkansas

Posted on May 16, 2024May 16, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

The Bentonville Bulletin recently wrote an update about how Priority Health DPC is doing four years after opening. Dr. Kimberly

It Turns Out that Telemedicine With Your Normal Primary Care Doctor is Better Than Some Random Telemedicine Jabroni

Posted on May 15, 2024May 15, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A study that came out in JAMA not too long ago should surprise no one here. It turns out that

The Walmart and Walgreens Abandonment

Posted on May 14, 2024May 13, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

For those who don’t know, Walgreens closed 160 VillageMD clinics (costing Cigna over a billion dollars) and Walmart will close all of their

What Are The Commonalities Between DPC Practices That Have Closed?

Posted on May 13, 2024May 13, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Over the past year, I have researched why some DPC practices have closed. It’s NOT always the reasons you think!!

Private Practice 101 Event

Posted on May 11, 2024May 11, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today, I am letting you know about a cool and creative conference I am involved in at the end of

Congratulations, Family Medicine, You’re #3 for Most Depressed!

Posted on May 10, 2024May 10, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A new study came out and showed that 35.8% of family medicine doctors* are depressed. Not too shabby. It’s not

Preparing to Leave Your Employed Position? Beware.

Posted on May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The healthcare system is a mess right now. Hospitals are financially struggling. There is now a possibility that the noncompete