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2024 DPC Summit On Demand

Online CME

DPC Summit On Demand education on 3 screens

DPC Summit is recognized as the premier event that supports physicians as business owners and helps them elevate their direct primary care (DPC) knowledge and skills.

Learn the latest strategies and details you need to start, grow, manage and sustain an effective DPC practice.

Gain insights and practical knowledge from DPC pioneers who are passionate about sharing their experiences and expertise. Using lectures, panel discussions and real-world examples, DPC experts will walk you through the vital components to a successful DPC practice, including:

Business basics
Human resources
Pharmacy
Clinical topics

See full list of topics below.

Price: $450
$25 for AAFP student and resident members

2024 DPC Summit Conference attendees: This on-demand product was included in your registration. Please log in to your AAFP account to view the activity.

The DPC Summit is co-hosted by the AAFP, the DPC Alliance and the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (ACOFP). All decisions and proceeds from this product are shared among the organizing partners to support ongoing efforts to advance Direct Primary Care.

Topics With Speakers

401(k), Solo 401(k), IRAs: What's Best for DPC?
Nicholas Shiver, M.H.A.
Adding in Occupational Medicine — Much More than Workers Comp: A Clinical and Legal Review
Philip Eskew, D.O., J.D., M.B.A.
AI Unplugged: Supercharging Your Direct Primary Care Practice
Reid Lancaster, D.O.
Aligning Your Vision: Creating Your DPC Practice Based on Your Inspiration
Byron Jasper, M.D., M.P.H.
Building and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries With Patients
Michelle Cooke, M.D.
Cashflowing Your Practice: How to Start With Little to No Funds
Leigh "Jack" Forbush, D.O.
Clicks and Cares: Social Media Mastery for DPC Docs
Aleea Gupta, M.D.
DPC and the Patient Experience
Alexandra Santiago, D.O.
DPC Family Panel
Jeff Davenport, M.D.; Saamia Ahmed; Joni Bradley; Molly Davenport; Josh Santiago
DPC Journey to Freedom
Creighton Shute, D.O., FAAFP
From $90 to $1,000,000 — Growing Your Practice Revenue
Paul Thomas, M.D.
HIPAA/OSHA/CLIA: What Every DPC Practice Needs to Have
Tammi Waters, D.O.
Hiring and Firing: When, Why and How
Creighton Shute, D.O., FAAFP; Lisa Lucas, D.O.; Hayley Miller, M.D.; Shane Purcell, M.D.
Legal 101: Why DPC Is Likely Less Risky Than Whatever Else You Might Be Doing
Philip Eskew, D.O., J.D., M.B.A.
Myths and Realities of Nonprofit DPC: From Startup to Self-sustaining
Mark Blocher, M.A.; Erin Kiesel, D.O.; Byron Jasper, M.D., M.P.H.
Prescription Drug Dispensing in Direct Primary Care
Vance Lassey, M.D.
So, You Would Like to Grow the Family but Are Not Sure How It's Done
Leigh "Jack" Forbush, D.O.
Speaker Town Hall 101
Byron Jasper, M.D., M.P.H.; Michelle Cooke, M.D.; Jeff Davenport, M.D.; Emily O’Rourke, M.D.
Speaker Town Hall 201
Creighton Shute, D.O., FAAFP; Leigh "Jack" Forbush, D.O.; Shane Purcell, M.D.; Clodagh Ryan, M.D.
Staying Small on Purpose: Advantages of Starting a DPC Micro-practice
Emily O'Rourke, M.D.
The Blended Family
Michael Chunn, M.D.
The DPC and Employer Marriage: The Prenuptial Assessment
Shane Purcell, M.D.; Matt Ohrt
The Not So Odd Couple: A DPC/DSC Co-Existence
Lisa Lucas, D.O.; Romeo Lucas, D.O.
What We Can Learn from Direct Primary Care Practices That Have Closed
Douglas Farrago, M.D.

Learning Objectives

Evaluate effective strategies for transitioning to or starting a new DPC practice while employing long-term success plans.
Employ essential business management skills required of a successful DPC practice owner and examine how these skills promote improving patient care.
Discuss the prospective impact of the DPC model in fostering a renewed interest in primary care and educating the future workforce on primary care.
Demonstrate up-to-date, hands-on techniques for some commonly used clinical procedures.
Examine various educational methods and processes that DPC practices have established to engage employers in their community and coordinate patient care in order to grow an existing DPC business model.

System Requirements

High-speed broadband connection required for online access.
Latest version of Firefox, Safari or Chrome on Windows or Macintosh computers or tablets.
Latest version of Adobe Reader.

CME Credit Statement

The AAFP has reviewed DPC Summit On Demand and deemed it acceptable for up to 23.75 Enduring Materials, Self-Study AAFP Prescribed credits. Term of Approval is from 8/21/2024 to 8/21/2026. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

The AAFP is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Academy of Family Physicians designates this Enduring Materials for a maximum of 23.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

CME activities approved for AAFP credit are recognized by the AOA as equivalent to AOA Category 2 credit.

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