DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

“Urgent care exists to give everyone steroids and Zithromax.”

Posted on December 7, 2023December 7, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This quote comes from an article written by Jeanne Pinder and you can find it here. The article is called

Meme of the Day: Free!

Posted on December 6, 2023December 6, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This one may cause a little controversy but, sorry folks, NOTHING is free. You may want a single-payor system. Fine.

December: One of the Most Enjoyable Months in Practice

Posted on December 5, 2023December 5, 2023 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Did you know that the month of December can be one of the most profitable, and enjoyable months in practice?

What Are Your “System-Level Factors and Time Spent on Electronic Health Records”

Posted on December 4, 2023December 4, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The title of this post comes from an article that just came out in JAMA called System-Level Factors and Time

DPC with Friends, Discussing Employers

Posted on December 2, 2023December 2, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back DPC rebels and resistance fighters. I am here today with a special guest for another Friday 5-minute Magic

The Amazon Pharmacy

Posted on December 1, 2023December 1, 2023 by Vance Lassey, MD

TGIF.

Supplements for Arthritis: What the Evidence Shows

Posted on November 30, 2023November 30, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Join Dr. Diana Girnita to learn about which supplements actually improve arthritis symptoms and which have shown no benefit. Dr.

Time is Critical and Gives DPC the Edge

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

This is from the DPC Summit in 2022. We need more time in our lives to be better doctors, people,

DPC vs …Magic?

Posted on November 28, 2023November 28, 2023 by Vance Lassey, MD

This is just a fun post. A little exercise in “misery loves company”. I just thought I’d discuss the question

Dr. Michelle Cooke Does an Awesome TV Interview on Direct Primary Care

Posted on November 27, 2023November 27, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Congrats to Dr. Michelle Cooke who did this great local TV spot. You can watch it above or go here.

Can Residents Do DPC From the Start? (Part 2)

Posted on November 25, 2023November 25, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

In this SECOND part, we talk about start-up money to make it work. Where can you get some money to

Subscription-based health care model grows in popularity in Northeast Ohio

Posted on November 24, 2023November 24, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Like the rest of the nation, Ohio is experiencing a shortage of primary care doctors. Now, many are going into

Happy Thanksgiving!

Posted on November 23, 2023November 23, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The best Thanksgiving skit I have ever seen. Always remember that corn can bring us all together.

The Bard, Clam Rolls, and The Future of DPC

Posted on November 22, 2023June 28, 2024 by x Former Writers x

The following is a post by Thomas White, MD “Don’t shoot the messenger.” The origin of this adage is uncertain,

Lewisburg, PA Physician Offers DPC

Posted on November 21, 2023November 21, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Dr. Joshua Hottenstein brings over a decade of experience in primary care and family medicine, caring for patients of all

LOTR/DPC/BUCAH

Posted on November 20, 2023November 21, 2023 by Vance Lassey, MD

It’s nerdy, you have to understand LoTR a little but it’s pretty spot-on in my opinion.

Can Residents Do DPC From the Start?

Posted on November 18, 2023November 18, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

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

Medscape Does a Nice Job Discussing Direct Primary Care

Posted on November 17, 2023November 17, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I was interviewed a few weeks ago about DPC by a journalist and the article just came out. It’s called

DINOs Are Adding AI To Reach The Lowest Common Denominator

Posted on November 16, 2023November 16, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Just when you thought a DINO couldn’t dilute the doctor’s role in patient care even more here comes Forward with

DINO Reality

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

I have a feeling I am going to use this meme for many years.