Resource List for Starting a DPC Practice

DPC Frontier

This is the largest aggregation of resources for aspiring DPC doctors. There are guides to DPC-relevant state and federal regulations, information on how to start a practice, compilations of conference recordings, a list of upcoming events, a fascinating blog, and the DPC Mapper. Spend some time clicking around.

DPC Conferences

There are three main DPC conferences each year.

DPC Nuts and Bolts — put on by the Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation
DPC Summit — put on by the AAFP, FMEC, and ACOFP
Hint Summit — put on by the patient billing company Hint

Consider attending one - being surrounded by other doctors who've already made the leap is invaluable. All three conferences are at least partially geared towards aspiring docs who are either trying to decide whether to do DPC or in very early planning stages.

DPC Nation

DPC Nation is a patient-centric site focused on educating patients about DPC. Reading through it can help you teach patients about DPC in an accessible way.

Facebook Groups

There are various Facebook groups for DPC practitioners. For some, you'll need to be invited by a current DPC doctor.

DPC Alliance

The DPC Alliance formed in 2018 as a national advocacy and support organization. They have a limited list of resources at https://dpcalliance.org/resources.

Regional DPC alliances

Your area may contain a regional alliance. Google around for a website or Facebook group. Reach out to other DPCs in the area. Often they'll be more than willing to show you around their offices and discuss their workflows.

Docs 4 Patient Care Foundation

The D4PCF puts on the largest annual DPC conference, runs a direct-care-focused radio show, and have an email newsletter that's worth checking out.

Doug Farrago's Guide

Longtime DPC doctor Doug Farrago wrote an book called The Official Guide to Starting Your Own Direct Primary Care Practice. Find it on Amazon here.

Resource List for Starting a DPC Practice

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