Tag: direct primary care

What is the Difference Between Direct Primary Care and Concierge Medicine? (Encore Version)

Posted on April 8, 2022December 8, 2022 by Douglas Farrago, MD

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

The University of Houston College of Medicine is Actually Opening a DPC Clinic. Is It A DINO?

Posted on July 30, 2021July 30, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is some surprising and bold news. A new medical school is trying a new approach to one of their

Solving the Mystery of Physician Burnout with Gobbledygook

Posted on July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

No one in the research world wants to admit that Direct Primary Care pretty much solves most burnout issues. Instead,

The State of Family Medicine and Why It Sucks If You’re Not Doing DPC

Posted on June 29, 2021June 29, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

A recent article in Medscape looked at Family Physicians’ compensation levels. It is a very interesting piece and a nice

Are You Journaling Your Direct Primary Care Journey?

Posted on June 25, 2021June 25, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

I am a huge fan of journaling. Why? It makes us better people. It makes us sit and think. It

Apple Can’t Even Get Primary Care Right

Posted on June 18, 2021June 18, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Apple fails at something? Heresy, you say? It’s true. Here is the headline in the WSJ: Apple Struggles in Push

Two Direct Primary Care Doctors are Named as Top Osteopaths in Austin, Tx

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Dr. Katriny Ikbal and Dr. Chris Larson got some nice press recently. A website called KevsBest named them two of the

Dr. Bergland and Fountainhead Family Medicine Gets Some Nice Press

Posted on June 9, 2021June 9, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

An article in the Montana Free Press entitled Health care is expanding. Here’s how. came out and Dr. Bergland of

The Washington Post Is Even Asking if DPC is the Fix for Primary Care But They Screw It Up!

Posted on June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

The Washington Post came out with an interesting article today entitled Can a subscription model fix primary care in the

The Next Wave by Dr. Brad Brown

Posted on June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by Kenneth Qiu, MD

Ah, Direct Primary Care. It is the breath of fresh air the system needs. Simple, beautiful, efficient, patient-centered. All things

Help Us to Help You

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This website was built to help the DPC Movement. We have so many ways now for you to: Learn about

Exorcist Head Spinning by Dr. Jeff Gold on the Winning Healthcare Food Fights Show

Posted on May 9, 2021May 9, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

This is from Hey Doc! What have you learned from DPC? With Jeff Gold MD. It’s very short but Dr.

Ames DPC Opens

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021 by Debbie Farrago

Dr. Nicki Ames has opened Ames DPC in Bryant, Arkansas. Dr. Ames was born and raised in Arkansas. She practiced

Renton Physician Flips Traditional Healthcare On Its Head

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by Debbie Farrago

The Renton Reporter recently reports that Dr. Elizabeth Eaman has opened Oodle Family Medicine in Renton, Washington. Dr. Eaman is

Nebraska State Employees are Now Eligible to Enroll in Direct Primary Care

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

So, here comes some good news. Nebraska State employees are now eligible to enroll in Direct Primary Care. All the

DPC Grand Rounds. More Than a Headache: Treatment Options for Migraine

Posted on April 16, 2021April 16, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Mark your calendars! Join Dr. Kissi Blackwell on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 8 PM EDT for a discussion on

First Black-Owned Direct Primary Care Clinics Open in Washington State

Posted on April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 by Debbie Farrago

K5 News reported that Dr. Margaret Towolawi has opened not one, but two, two direct primary care clinics in Shoreline,

DPC in 3: Kylie Vannaman, MD

Posted on April 15, 2021April 14, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

DPC Doctors are asked to pick three questions out of a bank of questions. Listen to Dr. Vannaman’s answers (one

How to Survive(and maybe even enjoy) Working in Your Spouse’s DPC Practice

Posted on April 9, 2021April 9, 2021 by Debbie Farrago

So, your spouse has decided to start his/her Direct Primary Care Practice and, guess what, you are going to be

DPC Highlighted in the Independent Women’s Forum

Posted on April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 by Douglas Farrago, MD

Recently, author Colleen Hroncich did a nice job in the Independent Women’s Forum explaining the benefits and handcuffs of the