DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

EPIC ’s Neverland.

Posted on September 23, 2024September 23, 2024 by Amy Walsh, MD

I recently saw this article called the EPIC Medical Campus May Make You Want To Vomit. And at first I

A Daily Journal Specifically For Direct Primary Care

Posted on September 22, 2024September 22, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

As a Direct Primary Care doctor, you have a big hill to climb. The job is not easy. It’s an

One Week Out from Hint Summit 2024: Here’s What to Expect

Posted on September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 by Sponsored Post

We’re just one week away from Hint Summit ‘24, where direct care clinicians, innovators, and enthusiasts will gather to share

DPC & Employers: Don’t Feed The Beast

Posted on September 21, 2024September 21, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Don’t feed the beast or get out of the crazy healthcare system we have. There are many ways to do

A report from Washington DC – September 2024

Posted on September 20, 2024January 22, 2025 by x Former Writers x

From About Garrison Bliss, MD: The DPCC fly-in has been the most productive we have seen. We are on the verge of

This is How Private Equity Works

Posted on September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I kept this image for a while and don’t have the source other than the name above. This is what

I’ll Fly Away

Posted on September 18, 2024September 18, 2024 by Vance Lassey, MD

The man on the right in this picture is Gary. His daughter gave me permission to share this story. Gary

Continuity of Care (Part 1): How Continuity of Care is Defined and Practical Ways We Prioritize Continuity

Posted on September 17, 2024April 9, 2025 by x Former Writers x

Written by Liz Fischer “The continuing relationship between the general practitioner and the patient allows the doctor to build up

Protection of a Physician’s Ability to Prescribe

Posted on September 16, 2024February 16, 2025 by x Former Writers x

By Dr. Zachary West, DO: It is common in medicine to utilize prescription therapies in an “off-label” manner. The future

DPC & Employers: Employers, Advisors, & Data

Posted on September 14, 2024September 14, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back in all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. I”m back for another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today, we

Most Efficient Social Media Steps for Direct Primary Care Practices

Posted on September 13, 2024September 13, 2024 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

For direct primary care (DPC) practices, social media can be a powerful tool for patient engagement, education, and practice growth.

Is There a New Species of DINO Evolving in Direct Primary Care?

Posted on September 12, 2024April 14, 2025 by x Former Writers x

Author: Lara Kenney, MD The Direct Care world has been buzzing about “DINOs” (Direct Primary Care in Name Only) for some

Cheers to Verity Primary Medicine & Lifestyle

Posted on September 11, 2024September 8, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I really love this video from Verity Primary Medicine & Lifestyle. It actually gave me chills. This is how you

Love Health DPC Offers a New Service

Posted on September 10, 2024September 8, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

Glenside Local recently wrote an article about a new service being introduced at Love Health in Fort Washington, PA. Dr.

How the DPC Alliance Started

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

I am very proud of the DPC Alliance. In 2016, I brought up the need to create this organization amongst

The Basics of Employer Health Plans: Part 5 (ERISA)

Posted on September 7, 2024September 7, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Today is the final installment of the Basics of Employer Health Plans, part 5: Employer Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).

How the Healthcare Industry Fails Patients and Pins the Blame on Physicians: High Deductible Healthcare Plans

Posted on September 6, 2024September 6, 2024 by Emily O'Rourke, MD

This is the beginning of a three-part series detailing the ways in which patients are harmed by the Healthcare Industry

How is non-DPC Telehealth Doing? Bad.

Posted on September 5, 2024September 5, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A recent article called Telehealth takes a tumble, but experts say the fight isn’t over details how bad telehealth is

A fun trick for saving money on supplies!

Posted on September 4, 2024September 4, 2024 by April Soto, MD

It has been a steep learning curve since opening My DPC: Love and Light Integrative Medicine (LALIM) Health in August

Beware of the Drift

Posted on September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 by Andrew Anderson, DO

Henry Ford said, “If I had asked people what they wanted, they would have said faster horses.” It is a