Check out this informative piece in a recent issue of Medical Economics. In it you will find out how to:
Selecting a name
Cultivate your image
Determine your business structure and legalities
Medical requirements
As Dr. Bernard says:
Apprehension about opening a business is the major obstacle for physicians interested in opening a practice. While it may seem daunting, remember that thousands of people start small businesses every day—and you can too! The good news is that by taking insurance factors out of the equation, running a direct care business is way easier than running a conventional medical practice.
Dr. Farrago is a retired family physician based in Forest, Virginia. Since 2021, he has run DPCnews.com, a leading resource for the Direct Primary Care (DPC) movement.
He is the author of three best-selling books on Direct Primary Care:
The Official Guide to Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice
The Direct Primary Care Doctor’s Daily Motivational Journal
Slowing the Churn in Direct Primary Care (While Also Keeping Your Sanity)
In 2016, Dr. Farrago conceived the idea for the Direct Primary Care Alliance and co-founded the organization alongside other pioneering DPC physicians. He is widely recognized as a leading expert in the DPC model and frequently lectures to medical students, residents, and practicing physicians on how to successfully start and run their own DPC practices.Dr. Farrago sold his Direct Primary Care practice in October 2020 but continues to receive care there as a patient.
