Direct Primary Care Blog

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Social determinants of health include neighborhood opportunity

Health inequities are pervasive among the nation's socially vulnerable populations, and life expectancy can vary by over 40 years depending on the location. Read on to find out more.

Sharing your experience through mentoring

The direct primary care (DPC) healthcare delivery model is growing in popularity with independent physicians and with patients, but the concept is still relatively new.

The DPC model and physician burnout

The DPC model and physician burnout The DPC model and physician burnout October 26, 2022Healthcare providers face many stressful situations virtually every day. The economic environment, fears...

Strategies for building trust with your DPC patients

Strategies for building trust with your DPC patients Strategies for building trust with your DPC patients October 20, 2022The patient-provider relationship is an important factor in positive...

Addressing loneliness as a public health concern

Even before the pandemic, loneliness was a serious concern for many individuals. Being alone for an extended period of time can affect a person’s physical health as well as their mental health....

Using social media to market your DPC practice

The use of social media to market a business has expanded greatly in the past few years. Most people will look for you on Facebook, Twitter, and other platforms before they decide to choose a...

Onboarding new patients at your DPC practice

Bringing new patients into your direct primary care (DPC) practice requires a few key steps, to ensure they understand how the DPC model works, what they can expect from you as their independent...

Telehealth trends beyond the pandemic

The use of Zoom has truly changed the world in every sense. It is now being used for direct primary care (DPC) appointments. With advanced technologies and new applications, patients are now able...

How social determinants of health affect your DPC patients

As a direct primary care (DPC) provider, you have a unique connection to your patients. The DPC model enables you to develop a quality patient-provider relationship so you can spend more time with...

Why are EHR integrations important for direct primary care?

The electronic health record (EHR) system for a direct primary care (DPC) practice serves different needs than that used by a traditional model independent practice. Given the payment structure of...

Getting positive online reviews for your DPC practice

In the digital age, you know that online reviews for your DPC practice are important. Most new patients will check these ratings and comments before deciding to sign up with your independent...

What are the services provided by a direct care provider?

The direct primary care (DPC) model is based on simple and affordable patient membership fees. Most DPC practices do not accept insurance, but all encourage the patient to become more engaged in...

The different types of membership-based practices

The idea of a monthly membership fee for patients is growing. Rather than charging for each patient encounter, membership-based practices cover most basic services as part of the monthly fee. The...

Direct primary care mapper: How many DPC practices are in the US today?

Explore the DPC mapper to learn more about the state of direct primary care in the US – and discover solutions to put your practice on the map.

Drawing up a direct primary care business plan

Every business needs a plan for how it will bring in revenue, control expenses, market its services, and conduct its operations. A direct primary care (DPC) independent practice is no different....

Negotiating lab pricing with vendors as a DPC practice

Healthcare costs are a major concern for patients and for providers. The direct primary care (DPC) delivery model is designed to reduce those costs while enabling the physician to provide high...

Does your DPC practice have a marketing strategy?

Establishing and growing a direct primary care (DPC) practice requires letting people know what you have to offer and how you can help them improve their healthcare outcomes. Your DPC practice is...

Reasons why PCPs are switching to concierge medicine

Concierge medicine has traditionally been a practice model associated primarily with the wealthy. Concierge patients pay a membership fee, generally in the range of $150-200 per month, in addition...