DPC Wiki
Traditionally, a quad is the central courtyard of a campus, defined by the core buildings of an institution.
In the DPC movement our conceptual quad is the core body of knowledge–made freely available–to any physician looking to learn more about the direct primary care model or wants to start planning their DPC practice.
The articles in these content areas are open and available to everyone!
WELCOME TO THE DPC UNIVERSITY!
We are so excited you found us. One mission of the Direct Primary Care Alliance is education. While there are many resources about independent medicine and how to start your own DPC clinic available, it was the hope of the leadership (and membership) of the DPCA at its inception that, over time, the DPCA would…
What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)?
What is Direct Primary Care (DPC)? Direct Primary Care (DPC) is a practice model in which physicians and patients work together directly, without interference from third parties. DPC enables a stronger, healthier, more beneficial doctor-patient relationship. Essentially patients pay their physician a set recurring fee in exchange for improved access, longer appointments, and price transparency….
DPC vs. Capitation
Direct Primary Care patients pay a set fee per month. This can be thought of as the physician receiving a set payment per member per month (“PMPM”) — a term often associated with capitation. Capitation gained popularity with the rise of HMOs in the 1990s as a payment model which would, theoretically, help curb healthcare…
DPC vs. Concierge
DPC vs. Concierge Direct Primary Care (DPC) and Concierge Medicine are often confused. Both models accept payments directly from their patients, both have smaller panel sizes (allowing for improved relationships with patients), and both tend to advocate for advanced communication between the doctor and patient (via text, email, after-hours calls, virtual visits, etc.). To make…
The Member’s Library
These more advanced content areas require DPC Alliance member login.
A Sampling from The Member’s Library
Picking Your DPC Practice Name
An essential part of starting your own small business is deciding on a name. Your business name is a fundamental part of your brand and identity, and a good one can help your practice grow. Many DPC practices have names consistent with the values of returning autonomy and integrity to the practice of medicine. Below……
Securing Your Name on Social Media
After naming your practice and purchasing the “.com” domain, it’s time to venture into the wild, wild west of social media. Don’t wait to find out if someone already has that Twitter handle you want! There are several online resources which can guide you in your selection of social media “handles”: For more information, check……
Website Consideration
While there are basically two options for creating your website (doing it yourself vs outsourcing the job), there are several considerations to keep in mind as, for many folks, your website is the first impression potential patients will have of your practice. Regardless of whether you decide to outsource or build your website, there are……
Simple SEO Tips & Tricks
Driving web traffic to your DPC website is a vital resource for growing your membership no matter where you are in your DPC practice journey. This is where Search Engine Optimization (SEO) comes into play. SEO may seem like an arcane art, but as long as you have basic control of your practice website you……
Marketing Your DPC Practice: Target Audience
There are many different ways to advertise, and what works for one office may not work for another. When developing your marketing plan, the first step is determining who your target audience is. Without defining a target audience, you cannot expect your marketing to have peak success. The biggest mistake you can make is thinking……
How to Create a Great Elevator Pitch
An elevator pitch is a brief description of your practice that explains what you do, how you do it, and why the listener should be interested. It shouldn’t include everything, but rather include enough to act as a “teaser” enticing the listener to ask, “Tell me more…” There are a few key elements of a……