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What It Means To Be a Primary Care Doctor

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

The first set of hearts above is hedge fund managers and others of that ilk who make mega millions but

“Then we’ll hire new ones.”

Posted on January 4, 2024January 4, 2024 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is a fantastic article by Dr. Edwin Leap. He is an ER doc who has been writing for decades

Direct Primary Care Gets a Shout Out in Forbes

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

Let me share this article called Can We Reduce Health Care Costs With Better Primary Care? from Forbes.com. It is

Simplicity Surpasses All

Posted on January 2, 2024January 2, 2024 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

I have barely been out of residency for six months and still have flashbacks. I am sure to a certain

You’re More Than a Doctor

Posted on January 1, 2024March 16, 2025 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Happy New Year! I thought I’d share this video of when I was on ZDoggMD’s show. He and I go

Can YOU do DPC Right Out of Residency?

Posted on December 30, 2023December 30, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters, Dr Shane here with another Friday 5-minute Magic Tip. Today part

Dr. Ilana Kayrouz at 502 Direct Primary Care Highlighted on Local Television

Posted on December 29, 2023December 29, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Here is a shoutout to Dr. Illana Kayrouz who was recently interviewed on a local TV outlet. She did a

Original Video of the AAFP at the RVU Update Committee Deciding How Much Family Docs Should Get Paid in the System

Posted on December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Very few people know about the Relative Value Unit Update Committee or the RUC. Formed in 1992, it was composed

Missed Shots, Made Shots. “NEXT PLAY.”

Posted on December 27, 2023June 28, 2024 by x Former Writers x

The following is a post by Thomas White, MD Imagine you are a collegiate athlete, a basketball player, and you

Cost Matters: Financial Consent is Informed Consent

Posted on December 26, 2023December 26, 2023 by x Former Writers x

One of the hardest things to get used to as a DPC Doc is talking to my patients about prices.

Merry Christmas to out DPC Friends!

Posted on December 25, 2023December 25, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

May your holiday season be free of GLP-1 Agonist Receptor requests!

Can YOU do DPC Right Out of Residency?

Posted on December 23, 2023December 23, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Dr Shane here with another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today e

Just a Doctor

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

Over the last year, national news outlets have reported increased numbers of residents unionizing. All residents have employment through their

Michelle Cooke, MD Joins the DPC News Team!

Posted on December 21, 2023December 21, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

We are very excited to announce that Michelle Cooke, MD has joined us here at DPC News. We are always

A Third of Academic Physician Intend to Leave Their Jobs Within Two Years

Posted on December 20, 2023December 20, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A new study in JAMA came out and it’s called Well-Being Parameters and Intention to Leave Current Institution Among Academic

DPC Is A Life Saver For Most Docs

Posted on December 19, 2023March 16, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

Direct Primary Care. It’s what’s for burnout.

Dr. Laura Petrescu Highlighted on Local TV About Direct Primary Care

Posted on December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Here is a shout-out to Dr. Laura Petrescu founded Athena Direct Primary Care about a year ago and now has

DPC Magic: Physicians SUCK at Business (Part 2)

Posted on December 16, 2023December 16, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all your DPC rebels and resistant fighters. I’m back for another Friday 5 Minute Magic Tip and today

The Journey or Destination?

Posted on December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I love this cartoon and its meaning. DPC can be a lonely journey and even when you reach your destination

The Audible Version of My Book About Patient Turnover in Direct Primary Care is Out!

Posted on December 14, 2023December 14, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Churn book For those who can tolerate the sound of my voice, I have an announcement for you. I have

DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

What It Means To Be a Primary Care Doctor

“Then we’ll hire new ones.”

Direct Primary Care Gets a Shout Out in Forbes

Simplicity Surpasses All

You’re More Than a Doctor

Can YOU do DPC Right Out of Residency?

Dr. Ilana Kayrouz at 502 Direct Primary Care Highlighted on Local Television

Original Video of the AAFP at the RVU Update Committee Deciding How Much Family Docs Should Get Paid in the System

Missed Shots, Made Shots. “NEXT PLAY.”

Cost Matters: Financial Consent is Informed Consent

Merry Christmas to out DPC Friends!

Can YOU do DPC Right Out of Residency?

Just a Doctor

Michelle Cooke, MD Joins the DPC News Team!

A Third of Academic Physician Intend to Leave Their Jobs Within Two Years

DPC Is A Life Saver For Most Docs

Dr. Laura Petrescu Highlighted on Local TV About Direct Primary Care

DPC Magic: Physicians SUCK at Business (Part 2)

The Journey or Destination?

The Audible Version of My Book About Patient Turnover in Direct Primary Care is Out!

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