A New Era for DPC Direct Primary Care (DPC) has long been positioned as a transformative force in healthcare, offering physicians the autonomy to deliver personalized, accessible care outside the constraints of traditional insurance-driven models. For clinicians already in the DPC world—or those exploring this path—the recent episode of the MYDPC Story Podcast, “Copy of DPC Coalition BBB Update,” is a goldmine. In this blog, we’ll unpack the strategic choices, legislative tri

DPC Doctor Dr. Maria Rutmann of Lionheart DPC Reflecting on courage, creativity, and community while building your direct primary care practice. Direct Primary Care (DPC) promises a model of medicine rooted in autonomy, relationship, and local impact. For many physicians transitioning from fee-for-service to DPC, the journey is as much about personal rediscovery as professional redirection. In a recent episode of the MY DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maria Rutmann, pediatrician and f

Dr. Sarah "Sassy" Weinstein of Core Sports Medicine & Lifestyle Medicine Reflecting on the Path to Freedom, Fulfillment, and Innovation in Direct Primary & Specialty Care For many physicians feeling stifled by the traditional healthcare system, Direct Primary Care (DPC) and its offshoots offer a tantalizing opportunity: practicing medicine on your own terms, with time and purpose restored. But how, exactly, do you transition from burnout or restriction to building a practice—

DPC Doctor Dr. Stephanie Lucero of Hometown Doc, LLC Dr. Stephanie Lucero stands as a trailblazer in New Mexico, where she launched Northern New Mexico’s first DPC clinic, Hometown Doc, LLC . Rooted in Santa Fe and the Pojoaque (Puh-Wah-Kee) Valley—where she was both raised and educated—her approach to DPC is uniquely shaped by her deep connection to her community and her experiences navigating rural healthcare’s distinct challenges. For practitioners looking to build or grow

DPC Doctor Dr. Rob Lamberts How One Pioneer Rewrote His Medical Legacy Through Human Connection, Access, and Reflective Change In today’s challenging healthcare environment, stories of transformation and resilience among physicians can serve as beacons for others seeking a path out of burnout and back to meaningful patient care. On a recent episode of the My DPC Story Podcast , host Dr. Maryal Concepcion sat down with Dr. Rob Lamberts, an internist and pediatrician who was am