DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

The Future Healthcare “Design” by the Supposed Smart People is What You Think it Will Be.

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

You may find this article in Becker’s Hospital Review amusing. I did. It starts out immediately showing what administrators are

Masterminds 101: How to Start a DPC Practice

Posted on August 17, 2023August 17, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Join Dr. Shane Purcell of Direct Access and a whole cohort of other DPC leaders from across the Carolinas to

Direct Primary Care Survey

Posted on August 16, 2023August 16, 2023 by Vance Lassey, MD

I’m working on a little research project. This is a survey for DPC docs, DPC-interested students/residents, and docs on the

Hint Summit San Diego 2023

Posted on August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

The Hint Direct Primary Care Innovation Conference will take place September 20-23 in San Diego, CA. Hint Summit brings together

Time With Patients

Posted on August 14, 2023August 13, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The only metric that insurance companies never measure is TWP or Time With Patients. Why? Because they don’t care. Employed

Prior Authorizations a NO GO!

Posted on August 12, 2023August 12, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. I am back with another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today, prior

Masterminds 301: DPC Masterclass

Posted on August 11, 2023August 11, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Join Dr. Luke Van Kirk of Command Family Medicine for a 301 DPC Masterclass on September 8-9 in Springfield, MO.

What is a Good Doctor?

Posted on August 10, 2023August 14, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The following was sent to me by Ben Fischer, MD of the Fischer Clinic in NC: When circumstances require that

Dr. Daniel Arnold and Dr. Anne Marie Kelly Start a DPC Practice in Cape Cod

Posted on August 9, 2023August 8, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Dr. Daniel Arnold, along with Dr. Anne Marie Kelly, are the first two physicians on Cape Cod to start a

The Crumbling Field of Primary Care?

Posted on August 8, 2023August 8, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A recent article by Health Care Dive called Primary care providers say field is ‘crumbling’ shows just how bad it

We Need Each Other

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

I saw this on Twitter (X) and thought I would share. The hug that saved a life In 1995, the

Can Direct Primary Care Scale?

Posted on August 6, 2023August 6, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back in all you DPC Rebels and resistance fighters. I am back with another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today,

Best of DPC News: Pictures say a thousand words. Some of those unspoken words are sobering.

Posted on August 5, 2023July 28, 2023 by Vance Lassey, MD

Facebook just sent me a “memory” from 13 years ago. This is a picture of me “spending time” with my

Best of DPC News: Side Effects May Include….

Posted on August 4, 2023July 28, 2023 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

DPC physicians love the DPC model. The fervor in which they sing its glowing praise often makes others think they

Best of DPC News: What is the Difference Between Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine? (Encore Version)

Posted on August 3, 2023July 28, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I am putting this out there again so that it may be shared. The same question seems to be asked

Best of DPC News: You Might Be a Direct Primary Care Doctor If….(please add to the list)

Posted on August 2, 2023July 28, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

You might be a Direct Primary Care doctor if: NOW IT IS YOUR TURN. PLEASE ADD TO THIS LIST IN

Best of DPC News: Jurassic DPC – One Medical Gets Bought by Amazon and the DINOs are Loose!

Posted on August 1, 2023July 28, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Big news. Amazon bought One Medical. Who is One Medical? Well, they are a DINO (DPC in Name Only). Maybe.

Best of DPC News: A Word of Advice for DPC Beginners – Don’t Get Cocky

Posted on July 31, 2023August 1, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I am pretty knowledgeable about the DPC universe. I want to give some advice to those thinking about doing DPC.

DPC & Employers: Who is your DPC Doctor? Part 2

Posted on July 29, 2023July 28, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Dr. Shane is back with part 2 of a 2-part series

Bliss Direct Primary Care in Frisco, TX

Posted on July 28, 2023July 28, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Community Impact recently announced the opening of Bliss Direct Primary Care. Farhat Shaikh, MD graduated from Dow Medical College in