Physician perspective: DPC does not mean patient abandonment By Gabby Marquez When an independent physician decides to convert the practice to a direct primary care (DPC) model, part of the process will involve reducing the size of the patient panel. In a DPC ... July 9th Share
How could direct primary care save on healthcare costs? By Gabby Marquez Health insurance can be complicated and costly. There are usually multiple levels of plans from which to choose, varying in cost depending on the services covered, the percentages of costs ... June 12th Share
Why concierge medicine isn’t just for patients with chronic conditions By Gabby Marquez Concierge medicine is often thought of as a service available only for the rich or appropriate only for the chronically ill. Concierge physicians provide personal service, sometimes to the ... June 4th Share
How fast is direct primary care growing? By Gabby Marquez It has long been known that the number of direct primary care (DPC) practices is increasing throughout the US. A concept that began in its current form only around the turn of the 21st ... May 22nd Share
Why direct primary care is a model for getting the most out of an EHR By Gabby Marquez A streamlined, efficient operation is essential for the success of a direct primary care (DPC) practice. DPCs operate on patient membership fees and cannot rely on the income generated ... May 14th Share
A recap of how DPC practices can partner with employers By Gabby Marquez The direct primary care (DPC) physician typically chooses the DPC model out of a desire to spend more time with patients and less time with third-party paperwork, especially that dealing ... May 8th Share