DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

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

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