DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

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

What’s Going On in the Fee-For-Service and Employed World for Doctors?

Posted on May 8, 2024May 8, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I hope all of you in the DPC world are doing well and ready to enjoy some R&R at the

Keynote Speakers announced for Hint Summit 2024!

Posted on May 7, 2024May 6, 2024 by Sponsored Post

Get ready for a lineup of incredible speakers at Hint Summit 2024, with inspiring keynotes from Dr. Ted James, Dr.

Philadelphia Direct Primary Care Doctor Lily Girson Opens Mindful Medicine and Wellness MD

Posted on May 6, 2024May 5, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

Located in the heart of The Main Line just outside of Philadelphia, Mindful Medicine and Wellness MD is dedicated to

Primary Care is DEAD

Posted on May 4, 2024May 4, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

I am here to tell you PRIMARY CARE IS DEAD. Or is it? We keep seeing corporate failures in primary

Do You Understand This Marketing Plan for Your Direct Primary Care Practice?

Posted on May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The above captures the essence of how to market your DPC practice. I understand that many of you “just want

Be The Crow

Posted on May 2, 2024May 2, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I thought I would share this video of a crow removing the barriers set before him/her. This is you. This

Down Goes the Walmart Health Clinics!

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

As I sit here and write about such things as yesterday’s Walmart disaster or the recent Walgreens catastrophe. I wonder

Memes and Accusations About DINOs

Posted on April 30, 2024June 29, 2024 by x Former Writers x

Written by Garrison Bliss, MD With all of this anger about “DINO” medicine, do you think it would be interesting

DINO Growth

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

I just saw this bogus report and it makes me want to barf: Wilmington, New Castle, Delaware, April 17, 2024 (GLOBE

DPC and Third Party Administrators (TPAs)

Posted on April 27, 2024April 27, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Dr. Shane here with a chat about Third Party Administrators or TPAs. What are those and how do they affect

What To Do About Those Bad Google Reviews

Posted on April 26, 2024April 26, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I was reading this article about Japanese doctors suing Google because of bad reviews. It seems we are not alone.

Primary Care Doctor Returns to Manchester, VT to Open a DPC Practice

Posted on April 25, 2024April 25, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

The Manchester Journal announced a new primary care physician – a service that Vermont has faced a shortage of in

The Medical Big Short

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

Remember the financial crisis of 2008? I am not going to explain it in detail but it had to do

Health Rising DPC: The Road to Better Health

Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 by Debbie Farrago

Jordan Salmon, MD is the cornerstone of Health Rising Direct Primary Care in Humble, Texas. Dr. Salmon brings a unique

Want to know who needs a wake-up call? Go to the DPC Summit

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

The DPC Summit is in two months in Dallas. It will be sold out like it is every year. I

Employers, DPC, and Insurance–Oh My!

Posted on April 20, 2024April 20, 2024 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Dr. Shane here and I’m back with another Friday 5-Minute Magic tip. Today,