LISTEN & REFLECT WITH THIS MONTH'S FREE DOWNLOAD January is often treated like a starting gun. New goals. New systems. New pressure to fix everything at once. But for many physicians, January brings something quieter first. A pause. A tightening in the chest when you imagine doing medicine this way forever. A question about sustainability, not ambition. That is why, as part of the January Reset Series, we are revisiting a conversation from the My DPC Story archive that feels

Your Vote Helps Bring National Visibility to the DPC Movement As we look ahead to 2026, I am thrilled to share some exciting news with you. My DPC Story has been nominated for two categories in the Doctor Podcast Awards: Best Innovation in Medicine and Best Physician Public Education Podcast. These nominations reflect the heart of what this community has built together. They show the power of a growing movement of physicians reclaiming purpose, autonomy, and the physician pat

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—