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.

The founder of the first direct specialty care in endocrine & lifestyle medicine in the State of California, Dr. Chhaya Makhija shares her direct specialty care journey. She found a harmonious balance between academia and opening a direct s...

Got a sticky situation? I'll share some key phrases I like to use when I recognize a misalignment of expectations. You are not for everybody and that's totally ok.

A global leader in Barefoot Science and Rehabilitation, functional podiatrist, educator, and entrepreneur Dr. Emily Splichal shares her story about her unconventional path in medicine. She left residency to pursue a Master's and came back to gr...

Someone asked what I predict the future of medicine is going to look like. Hands down more Direct Care doctors. This podcast is here to save an endangered species, doctors in private practice. You can stay in traditional practice a...

Cardiologist Dr. Regina Druz, MD, MBA, FACC shares her virtual cardiology practice using an innovative approach to patient care. She discusses how telemedicine has increased engagement with her patients, that this is scaleable, and she offers i...

I tell you my first mistake when answering the commonly asked question,  "why don't you take my insurance?"Using AI and some real-life examples, I'm giving you a framework on how you can answer this question concisely. No need to o...

ENT Neurotologist Specialist Dr. Gerard Gianoli has been third-party free for almost 19 years. Needless to say, this model is sustainable and he even convinced his GYN wife to eventually leave insurance too. Listen to his secrets on how he did ...

Met a celebrity chef and he served me cheese! It was the most magical cheese ever 😍And answering your questionsDo you need a DME license in DSC?How does DPC feel about supporting Direct Care podiatry?What is yo...

Dr. Adetoun Abisogun Musa is a neurologist who focuses on epilepsy and practices with her husband Dr. Hussein Musa in San Antonio, Texas.  Offering evidence-based therapies and holistic care. Clinic