Tag: direct primary care

It Can’t Be Done?

Posted on October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I saw this story on Facebook, and it checks out:. In 1939, a graduate student named George Dantzig arrived late

Four Weeks Until National DPC Day!

Posted on October 4, 2026October 4, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The second annual National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day, is coming up quickly. November 1 is a celebration of physician

How Much Does DPC Cost for 10 Employees?

Posted on October 3, 2026October 3, 2026 by Shane Purcell, MD

How much does DPC cost for 10 employees? Small businesses struggle to provide health insurance due to high cost. What

The Arsonists Are Applying to Be Fire Chief

Posted on September 28, 2026September 28, 2026 by Jack Forbush, DO

It’s an election season, which means it’s also confession season, if you know how to translate the language. Watch any

Why Are Physicians Still Staying in the System?

Posted on September 27, 2026September 27, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Things are not going well for doctors who try to run their own practices while still trying to suckle at

Why are we teaching NPs and PAs to practice direct care?

Posted on September 23, 2026September 23, 2026 by Rebekah Bernard, MD

One thing that stands out about direct primary care conferences is the number of smiling faces and happy doctors. That

How Many Administrators Does Direct Primary Care Need? Almost None.

Posted on September 19, 2026September 19, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

For fifteen years, I worked as a hospital employee. There were some good things about it (a guaranteed salary when

Pediatric DPC’s Honest Problem

Posted on September 18, 2026September 18, 2026 by Daniel Dvoskin, DO

Family medicine DPC has a natural tailwind that pediatric DPC doesn’t. Employers. When a company offers DPC as an employee

Tough Days In Direct Primary Care

Posted on September 17, 2026September 17, 2026 by April Soto, MD

I had just come back from a walk on a beautiful morning, feeling ready to start the day. My assistant

Sometimes the Doctor Needs the Hour

Posted on September 16, 2026September 16, 2026 by Joseph Rotella, MD, DC

Direct primary care gives patients more time, but just as importantly, it gives physicians time to think. A common reaction

National Direct Primary Care Day is November 1st.

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The second annual National Direct Primary Care (DPC) Day, observed on November 1, is a celebration of physician independence and

Let’s Go To The Movies: Healthcare Lessons from ‘The Big Short’

Posted on September 15, 2026September 15, 2026 by Cristy Gupton

I loved Dr. Daniel Dvoskin’s recent post, “Here Are the Top Gun Quotes Rewritten for DPC by AI:” Since 1986, many

Protect the Mission: What Costco Can Teach Us About the Future of DPC

Posted on September 14, 2026September 14, 2026 by Angela Andrews, MD

I was first introduced to Costco by my best friend, Alisa Biederman, and her family. As a teenager, I could

Just a Doctor

Posted on December 22, 2023December 22, 2023 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

Over the last year, national news outlets have reported increased numbers of residents unionizing. All residents have employment through their

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,

Hopeless Primary Care Doc Stuck in the System

Posted on October 23, 2023October 22, 2023 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Now and again I peruse different platforms to dip my toe into what is going on in the primary care

It’s a Barbie Meme World

Posted on October 20, 2023March 16, 2025 by Vance Lassey, MD

Sometimes memes are powerful. Feel free to use and share. Here’s another:

The Joy of Direct Primary Care

Posted on October 13, 2023June 29, 2024 by x Former Writers x

Written by Garrison Bliss, MD When Doug invited me to be a contributor, I was honored but a tad hesitant.

The Metamorphosis and Transformation of a DINO

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

Here is an example of what happens when VCs get involved in trying to expand Direct Primary Care to the

You Have Eight Seconds To…..

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

You have eight seconds to capture someone’s attention or they are gone. Who’s gone? Your audience or potential patients. This