Open your DPC practice with a fully operational Day One.
A structured operating system for Direct Primary Care. Launch on a ~16-week structured buildout by a 5-person team equivalent — inside a 6–8 month path from first conversation to first patients.
Launch Included
155+
Practices Launched
97%
Still Operating
~16 wks
Launch Timeline
17+
Specialties Supported
Who this is for
Solo physicians launching their first DPC practice
Full ~16-week launch from concept to Day One.
Resident physicians transitioning to DPC
Begin onboarding during your final year of training so entity setup, lender introductions, and the ~16-week launch align with the end of residency — opening Day One operational.
Existing practices transitioning to DPC
Begins with an audit of your existing assets — EHR, vendors, branding, contracts, and workflows — then enters the launch program to fill the gaps and convert what's already in place.
Specialty providers building membership models
Framework adapts across 17+ specialties.
Built to drive Annualized Revenue Impact from Day One — through structured panel growth, employer contracting, and operational efficiency. Most practices following the system can reach panel sustainability within their first 12–18 months; individual results vary.
Day One DPC practice launch checklist.
Every launch ends with these six systems live, integrated, and tested — not a stack of vendor contracts you still have to wire together.
Configured EHR
Clinical workflows, templates, and integrations live before opening day.
Branded Website
Indexed, mobile-optimized, and built to convert prospective members.
Compliance Coordination
Entity formation, malpractice, and state-specific guidance via licensed counsel.
Lab & Imaging Network
Credentialed accounts and negotiated pricing in place.
Patient Growth Engine
Local SEO, email sequences, and peer outreach running before the doors open.
Enrollment Portal
Membership signup, billing, and payment processing fully active.
A 5-person team equivalent — your force multiplier, not a replacement for in-office staff.
The operational backbone of DPC founder support: dedicated remote staffing, 5 days per week, active the week you sign. They amplify the staff inside your clinic — they don't replace them.
Patient Care Support
Triage assistance, member communications, and clinical workflow coordination.
Billing
Subscription billing, reconciliation, and member account management.
Patient Growth
Peer outreach, referral architecture, content engine, and local growth campaigns.
Enrollment
Membership conversion, onboarding, and retention workflows.
Admin
Vendor management, compliance tracking, and back-office operations.
What every tier includes — no matter which one you choose.
Six baseline components are part of Essentials, Core, and Pro alike. The tier you select changes the operational split — not the foundation underneath.
~16-Week Launch Program
The structured launch journey itself — included, never sold separately.
DPC Academy Curriculum
Ongoing training for you and your staff on the operating system.
Partner Network Access
Free access to the vendor and peer network supporting active practices.
Dedicated Account Manager
A single point of accountability across operations, growth, and reporting.
Performance Reporting
Network benchmarks, panel metrics, and System Integrity Score visibility.
Template & Document Library
Policies, contracts, SOPs, and member-facing materials, ready to deploy.
The Practice Launch Program is the on-ramp to all four pillars.
The Freedom Practice System is organized around four pillars. Launch is where you enter — Operations, Intelligence, and the Patient Growth Engine continue inside the same operating system after Day One.
Launch
You are hereEntity formation, vendor stack, compliance, branding, and a Day-One operational practice in ~16 weeks.
Operations
Scheduling, chart prep, fax and inbox triage, refills, prior-auth handling, and the daily back-office your team would otherwise run.
Explore pillarIntelligence
Daily System Integrity Score, pricing benchmarks across our network, panel and retention analytics, and monthly financial review.
Explore pillarPatient Growth Engine
Peer-to-peer physician outreach, community referral activation, email nurture, content, and re-engagement campaigns.
Explore pillarWhat the operating system architects.
The Freedom Practice System™ is built on five strategic pillars. The launch program operationalizes each one for your specific practice.
Business Model Architecture
Membership tier structure, pricing strategy, and break-even modeling.
Regulatory Framework Alignment
Practice structures aligned with DPC statutes and coordination with counsel.
Employer-Based DPC Strategy
Self-funded employer targets and membership models for employer groups.
Patient Acquisition & Positioning
Structured growth systems, local SEO, and referral architecture.
Operational Infrastructure
Workflow mapping, staff planning, and revenue-per-member optimization.
Launch is one phase of three.
The Practice Launch Program is the first ~16 weeks of a longer partnership. Stabilization and ongoing management continue inside the same operating system.
Launch Program
Practice setup, compliance, systems, branding, and go-live. Ends Day One with a fully operational practice.
Stabilization
Marketing-led growth, panel building, lead conversion, and operational rhythm. Your tier defines the daily split.
Ongoing Management
Full operational support tailored to the chosen subscription tier — the operating system you run on long-term.
"I knew when I was contemplating starting my own practice I wanted a support system. Freedom Healthworks gave me the infrastructure, the guidance, and the confidence to do it."
Dr. Teenu Cherian
True Health Pediatrics ·
The 16-week DPC practice launch timeline.
Weekly milestones, defined deliverables, and a single operating cadence — so you always know what comes next.
Plan & Position
Business plan, financial model, entity setup, branding, and market positioning. You make the strategic calls; we build the assets.
Build the Infrastructure
EHR configuration, vendor credentialing, website launch, marketing automation, and member portal — all assembled inside one operating system.
Pre-Launch & Open
Outreach activates, enrollment opens, workflows are stress-tested, and you open Day One with a fully operational practice.
Already running an existing practice?
Existing practices follow an accelerated 4–6 week onboarding into the operating system rather than the full launch program, and operate under a 2-year agreement. Same system, compressed timeline.
DIY DPC startup vs. a structured launch program.
Buying an EMR, a billing tool, a website builder, and a CRM gives you software. The Practice Launch Program gives you a working practice.
| Dimension | DIY tool stack | Practice Launch Program |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor stack | You research, contract, and integrate 10+ vendors solo. | Pre-vetted vendor network with negotiated terms, integrated end-to-end. |
| Operations team | You hire and manage staff before revenue exists. | 5-person team equivalent active from week one — no payroll. |
| Marketing & enrollment | DIY funnels, ad accounts, and content from scratch. | Campaigns running before you open; enrollment portal live Day One. |
| Compliance & legal | You self-source counsel and interpret state rules. | Coordinated through licensed counsel with state-specific guidance. |
| Timeline | 12–24 months with frequent stalls. | Structured ~16-week launch with weekly milestones. |
| Risk profile | High — most failures trace to operational gaps, not clinical ones. | De-risked through a system proven across 155+ launches. |
Comparison reflects an integrated launch program versus assembling DPC infrastructure independently. We support DPC-centric tooling (e.g., Elation, Hint, Spruce) within the program; the program itself is what coordinates the stack.
Choose the tier that fits how you want to operate.
The Practice Launch Program is included in all three. The tier you select defines the tiered operational infrastructure you run on after launch.
Essentials
$2,800/mo
30% Us | 70% You
Founders who want the system built for them but plan to run daily operations themselves.
Core
$4,800/mo
70% Us | 30% You
Most physicians. We handle daily operations so you focus entirely on patient care.
Pro
$9,000/mo
90% Us | 10% You
Specialty, multi-provider, or high-volume practices that want operational complexity absorbed.
Deeper reading on launch programs.
Why New DPC Practices Fail Without Structured Launch Support
Read articleHow a Practice Launch Program Actually Helps a Physician Open a DPC Clinic
Read articlePractice Launch Programs for New DPC Physicians: What to Look For
Read articleThe Operational Side of a DPC Launch: What a Real Program Should Cover
Read articleSolo DPC Launches: How a Structured Program Changes the Outcome
Read articleLaunch Support for First-Time DPC Founders: A Practical Guide
Read articleNew to DPC? Start with our step-by-step primer on how the model works.
Read: How to Start a DPC PracticeFrequently asked questions.
Ready to start your launch?
We'll review your situation, confirm fit, and outline what your ~16-week launch would look like.