|Articles|March 7, 2018

Top 5 ways to ensure DPC success

Because of his vast knowledge of the novel practice model, we asked Brian Forrest, MD to give us his best advice for physicians who are wanting to start their own DPC practice and be successful

 It was 15 years ago that Brian Forrest, MD, a family medicine physician in Apex, North Carolina founded Access Healthcare-considered one of the earliest Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices in the U.S. 

PODCAST: Top DPC mistakes physicians can learn from Brian Forrest, MD

Because of his vast knowledge of the novel practice model, we asked Forrest to give us his best advice for physicians who are wanting to start their own DPC practice and be successful. Read on to find out his tips.

5. Know that DPC may not be right for every physician

4. Just be a great doctor

3. Create value over volume

2. Have a mission for your practice

1. Go back to a “micro-practice” with low overhead


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