I knew choosing DPC would exacerbate primary care physician shortages, and I chose it anyway. Here’s why.
When I made the decision to leave the traditional, insurance-based system and start a direct primary care (DPC) practice, I didn’t do so under any illusions. I knew what the critics would say. In fact, I’d already heard it.
- You’re making it harder for patients to find a primary care doctor.
- You’re reducing access for the underserved.
- You’re selling out.
I’ve read the blog posts, like the one recently published on …