Growth and churn in DPC practices By Gabby Marquez The direct primary care (DPC) model has been steadily gaining in popularity over the past several years. There were approximately 1200 DPC practices across the US in late 2019, covering 48 ... September 25th Share
Demand for Direct Care has grown since the start of the pandemic By Gabby Marquez The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many independent healthcare providers across the country. Orders to stay at home and safety concerns around in-person visits have changed the environment ... September 8th Share
The Godfather of Direct Primary Care Creates a More Ethical Career Path for Independent Physicians By Jack Murtha When Dr. Garrison Bliss’s son was three years old, he was diagnosed with a brain tumor. The news rocked the family and threw Dr. Bliss, an idealistic young physician fresh off his ... July 29th Share
During the Pandemic, Mission and Margins Collide in Independent Primary Care By Tom Castles and Jack Murtha Dr. Manvinder Kainth worked in large hospitals for a decade before she decided to open her own practice in Texas. It was a difficult decision, but it stemmed from a simple belief: The ... May 20th Share
COVID-19 and Direct Primary Care’s strengths By Julia Burgess Traditional medical practices have had to change their healthcare delivery approach in recent months, given the restrictions and safety guidelines imposed in response to COVID-19. In-person ... May 6th Share
Why Direct Primary Care is the future By Julia Burgess Returning to the “old fashioned” concept of direct access to a physician, extended office visits, and a personal relationship in which the physician and patient are able to truly engage ... April 23rd Share