The only metric that insurance companies never measure is TWP or Time With Patients. Why? Because they don’t care. Employed doctors never have enough time with their patients. That’s why they get upset with the scenario as described in the meme above. But Direct Primary Care doctors DO have time with their patients. They usually spend 30-60 minutes with them. They also see their patients regularly which allows them to get to know them personally. Sure, you still have funny conversations like the above image but it is rare and never gets you mad. Why? Because you can actually laugh about it….with the patient.
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.
