You’re More Ready Than You Think: Why PAs Are Fully Equipped to Run Their Own DPC Practice
If you’re a PA, you’ve probably felt it. You’ve felt that quiet, unspoken belief that you’re “not supposed” to run your own clinic.
Maybe it came from a professor who said, “You’ll always need a supervising physician.”
Maybe it came from online forums full of fear and politics.
Or maybe it’s just the culture of medicine whispering, “Stay in your lane.”
But here’s the truth: you’re already doing it.
The Future of Primary Care: Why Prospective Models Like DPC Are Growing
Primary care is at a crossroads.
On one side is the system most of you are working in now. It’s a bloated, insurance-driven system that is collapsing under its own weight.
On the other side is the kind of medicine patients are begging for: accessible, personal, and relationship-centered.
The big question is: which way will we go?
Direct Primary Care vs Concierge Medicine: Why the Difference Matters for Burned-Out PAs
[w]hen someone mentions Direct Primary Care (DPC), you might wonder: “Isn’t that just concierge medicine?”
Not at all. And understanding the difference could be the key to reclaiming your career.