because i've had so many folks ask me about DPC, i've chosen to compile a page of resources for you to explore to better understand what it is.
"isn't direct primary care just concierge medicine?"
nope.
"but i can't serve the underserved with this model."
not true!
"ok, so who's actually doing this in the world?"
SO MANY PEOPLE. A few highlights are below:
Elevation Health PC - Personalized Care For You
We empower motivated patients to no longer feel like a number and build relationships with our Nurse Practitioner and Registered Dietitian.
FNP Heather & and registered dietitian Maggie have created their dream practice in a building shared by their CrossFit Gym in rural Ashe County, NC. They are my current primary care providers, and I could not be more blessed.
Empowered Health: Direct Primary Care
Dr. Lilian White in Lakewood Ohio, who was my primary care physician from 2023-2024!
Blue Spruce Health | Direct Primary Care Newport Vermont
Blue Spruce Health in Newport Vermont provides direct primary care allowing patients to join Dr. Umair Malik’s practice and pay a low, monthly fee for the care they need, when they need it.
Dr. Umair Malik in Newport, VT, who I rotated with in 2022 and 2023
where do i go to learn more?
Check out this map to find a DPC NEAR YOU!
Books and articles:
- Best Practices (2023) by Emily Silverman
- Sparks Start Fires
- Official Guide
conferences + websites:
- AAFP's conference
- HINT summit
- FMEC's DPC summit
- Direct Primary Care Alliance
- DPC Startup checklist
- DPC UnSummit in Ohio (contact OAFP for details)
podcasts
- Gayle Brekke, Primary Care Mindset
- My DPC Story