DPC News® (Direct Primary Care News & Resources)

Direct Primary Care is THE Yardstick of Quality

Posted on June 5, 2023June 5, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

“Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren’t used to an environment where excellence is expected.” Steve Jobs The above

HIPAA and DPC–DON’T do this!

Posted on June 3, 2023June 3, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Dr. Shane is back with another Friday 5-Minute Magic Tip. Today, a little

A Match Made in Hell

Posted on June 2, 2023June 2, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

If you are on the fence about doing Direct Primary Care please continue to follow us here. Go to the

Enabling a Dysfunctional Health Care System

Posted on June 1, 2023June 1, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The Annals of Family Medicine came out and the editorial was interesting. It looks like the author is trying to

How About Working for a VC-Backed DPC Startup?

Posted on May 31, 2023May 31, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Video edited on Kapwing The answer is nay. That’s like going from one frying pan to another frying pan.

Mastery

Posted on May 30, 2023May 30, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The following is from Robin Sharma. I think it may be a good way to start your week. I suggest

Reflection and Remembrance

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

Memorial Day 2023: We think it is worth considering dedicating an entire month to honoring and remembering those who lost

DPC & Employers: TWO Important Announcements to Share

Posted on May 27, 2023May 27, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

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

A More Powerful Private Practice Design

Posted on May 26, 2023May 26, 2023 by John Hayes, Jr., MD

Being a consultant is a whole lot like being a detective I imagine. We spend a whole lot of time

DPC Summit Livestream

Posted on May 25, 2023May 25, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

If you can’t make it to the DPC Summit in person, you have another option to still take part in

The Hard Days are Different Now (A Reflection of the Power of Change) by Michelle Cooke, MD

Posted on May 24, 2023May 24, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Since I have started my own practice, I have had hard days. Yesterday was hard. My Schedule included: At the

Talk With DPC Doc

Posted on May 23, 2023May 23, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Join Dr. Katy Liu of Olive Branch DPC of Maryland Heights, MO on Thursday, May 25 from 8:00-9:00 pm as

Primary Care23: Only DINOs and Big Corporations are Invited

Posted on May 22, 2023May 22, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

It was called Primary Care23: See the Possibilities and all I saw was big corporations, DINOs, ivory tower idiots, and

Work Related Injuries and DPC

Posted on May 20, 2023May 20, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

Welcome back all you DPC rebels and resistance fighters. Glad to be back in the fight again today with another

What’s Your System?

Posted on May 19, 2023May 19, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I am a Scott Adams fan, which may make you wrinkle your forehead. First, let’s get the elephant out of

Should You Use an AI Chatbot to Answer Patients’ Emails and Texts?

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

We are entering a different world in medicine. Things are changing quickly and one of the biggest changemakers may be

Oregon Health DPC

Posted on May 17, 2023May 19, 2023 by Debbie Farrago

Yusuf Mathai, MD graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine in 2009 and worked in the traditional healthcare system

Should You Get Life and Disability Insurance?

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

This is a boring topic. I get it. Also, you are so busy you have no time for this. Well,

Your Lowly Status

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

There is an interesting article from the New York Times you should read. It’s called Corporate Giants Buy Up Primary

Setting DPC Fees for Employers

Posted on May 13, 2023May 13, 2023 by Shane Purcell, MD

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