Dr. Romeo Lucas, OBYGYN, is in his first year of private practice specializing in treating pelvic pain. He shares his journey about opening his practice New England Center for Pelvic Health...

You might be wondering would Medicare beneficiary patients actually pay out of pocket for medical care? You might be surprised to hear that they do. I give some examples to think about as you venture into Direct Care of the types of services yo...

"When we raised our prices we got busier." A surgery center that is no longer contracted with insurance and has 129 surgeons operating on site is Surgery Center of Oklahoma. Medical Director Dr. Keith ...

If I could give just one advice to the person I care deeply about, this would be it. I also challenge you to write down the things that you despise in your current situation and how the common thread is tied to insurance. Direct Care is the tre...

What do you need to start a DSC Practice? I give you the top 7 business concepts to help you develop a successful business. Today is the last chance to join my program and it will close at midnight Nov 05, 2024. It won't open again until someti...

Doctors may think selling is gross or sleazy and that's probably because we've had those experiences. I share a recent experience I had as a potential client with a marketing company that lost a sale using his tactic. I'll show you what not to ...

What it means to practice medicine today is different than how you were trained. I share tips about my biggest costly mistake to date and what I would do differently if I did it all over again. Calling out for DSC guests! Who do you wan...

Here are the 3 things I’ve learned so far and how to navigate them:Your referral pattern will changeYour old patients will leaveYour inner circle may think you're crazyNo worries, as always I have the ...

Here's my take on free initial consultations and the tips to increase the conversion to make it worth your while. Or you can pitch  the whole idea and collect a credit card on file to ensure you have qualified leads in your DSC practice. R...

Key TakeawaysHow Dr. Flaspohler helps connect small business employers with Direct Care doctorsEmployers looking for higher quality care at a lower cost can be a resource for direct care, including those who use Health Shar...

Tired of people blaming us physicians for the problem in health care? It's time to raise our voices and speak up about the problems with health insurance and the solution direct care offers to the community. One way to start is to participate o...

"I want to leave my job and open my own practice!" When you think the grass is greener, I'll tell you the truth about owning a DSC practice. The reality is it’s all hard—but which hard are you willing to fight for? I off...

Dr. Carolina Sueldo is an OBGYN who opened a Direct Specialty Care practice focused on fertility care. She shares what year 1 has looked like for her and gives an important tip if you pursue owning your practice. Find her at:Website...

Podiatrist Dr. Michele Kurlanski made the leap into direct care after turning 50 as a gift to herself! She proves that it's never too late to do it all over again and shares the legacy she intends to leave behind for future generations.

First time building your team? Me too. Some key take awaysJust because you're a small business owner doesn't mean you have to do it allHire help if there's something you don't love doingSet your team up for success...

After 20 years of employment, Dr. Becky Lynn, an OBYGYN, opened a Direct Specialty Care practice focused on women's health. Her model offers comprehensive services including access to an internal medicine doctor, psychiatry, chiropractic care a...

If you make decisions through intuition or are currently stuck in overthinking, this episode is for you. Most of my decision-making comes from a place of logic but the final word is often what feels right - the intuitive voice inside o...

I just went through a risk assessment with my patient registration forms and thought you'd like to know what's needed for a Direct Specialty Care practice. They're all here, enjoy!https://www.teadpm....

A formerly employed primary medicine doctor turned obesity medicine specialist who owns a direct specialty care telemedicine practice, Dr. Sejal Desai. She owns Tula Medical Weight Loss in Houston, Texas and share that value of leaving insuranc...

If you're new to the podcast, welcome!I revisit commonly asked questions likeWhat is the difference between Direct Care, Concierge, or Hybrid practices?How is surgery handled at facilities?Is Direct Care a repl...

An expert in comprehensive endocrinology, Dr. Linsey VanDyke shares what her experience was like leaving insurance and transitioning into Direct Care."If I could start all over again, I would have started direct care from scratch."<...

Yes you need to schedule vacations because it will not schedule itself! I give you 4 tips to plan for vacation time and remind you that there will always be work but there's only one of you.Time is a nonrenewable resource, spend it wise...

Running a business is not that different from gardening. I share the 4 things I learned to cultivate my "business" garden that you can apply to your business. I also discuss a recent credit card dispute and how you can set your practice up to m...

Business ownership is busy work. To become more productive, ensure you have enough rest to rejuvenate, and that includes scheduling vacations and completely unplugging from your business. Here's the thing that doesn't get enough attention, taki...

DSC Alliance will be representing you, specialists, who are interested or are actively practicing in the direct care model. I give you 9 reasons to attend. The movers and shakers will all be there. Hope I get to meet you IRL.