DPC

Why Shift From Oppressive IM Practice to Peaceful DPC Now?

2025-08-26T07:06:46-05:00

Interview with Dr. David Townsend - 419 In this week's episode, Dr. David Townsend describes how he shifted from traditional employment model internal medicine to his own peaceful DPC (Direct Primary Care) practice four years ago. The shift was triggered by corporate buyouts, mounting productivity pressures, and the feeling that he wasn't connecting with patients the way he would like to. Dr. Townsend went from covering a panel of 2,500 patients to 500, and from about [...]

Why Shift From Oppressive IM Practice to Peaceful DPC Now?2025-08-26T07:06:46-05:00

Rediscover Your Purpose When You Embrace Direct Primary Care

2025-08-05T07:00:25-05:00

Interview with Dr. Paul Thomas - 416 In this week's episode, Dr. Paul Thomas explains how to embrace direct primary care and rediscover your purpose. DPC is a return to relationship-based medicine where physicians can spend meaningful time with patients without insurance barriers. Preparing to open his  DPC practice during residency, Dr. Thomas grew Plum Health from simple house calls to five clinic locations while maintaining the personal touch that drew him to medicine. Our Episode [...]

Rediscover Your Purpose When You Embrace Direct Primary Care2025-08-05T07:00:25-05:00

One Physician’s Memoir and Practical Guide To Career Fulfillment

2025-07-22T07:11:07-05:00

Interview with Dr. Helen Rhodes - 414 In this week's episode, Dr. Helen Rhodes provides a guide to career fulfillment as she explains how she built her medical career through strategic diversification. Six years after her first podcast appearance, Helen returns with a new book and a completely transformed practice model. Our Episode Sponsor If you’re a physician with at least 5 years of experience looking for a flexible, non-clinical, part-time medical-legal consulting role… ...Dr. Armin [...]

One Physician’s Memoir and Practical Guide To Career Fulfillment2025-07-22T07:11:07-05:00

How to Be Happy and Appreciated: Thrive with Direct Primary Care – Part 2

2025-07-11T09:18:43-05:00

Interview with Dr. Josh Umbehr - 407 On this week's episode, we conclude Dr. Josh Umbehr's interview by sharing several useful resources to help you thrive with direct primary care. By eliminating the need for insurance billing, you can build a practice that serves patients well and eliminates the headaches associated with today's corporate model of care. In Part 2, he outlines how his experience led to the creation of DPC-focused tools, including a custom EMR [...]

How to Be Happy and Appreciated: Thrive with Direct Primary Care – Part 22025-07-11T09:18:43-05:00

How to Be Happy and Appreciated: Switch to Direct Primary Care – Part 1

2025-07-11T09:34:04-05:00

Interview with Dr. Josh Umbehr - 406 In this week's podcast episode, Dr. Josh Umbehr explains why physicians should switch to Direct Primary Care if their current practice leaves them unfulfilled. He shares how simplifying healthcare by removing insurance, offering transparent pricing, and focusing purely on patient care can restore meaning to medicine and create a more sustainable, fulfilling way to practice. Our Episode Sponsor If you’re a physician with at least 5 years of experience [...]

How to Be Happy and Appreciated: Switch to Direct Primary Care – Part 12025-07-11T09:34:04-05:00

It’s Time to Start a Direct Primary Care Practice

2025-03-04T06:42:30-06:00

Never Bill Health Insurance Again - 394 In this week's episode, John explains why physicians should consider starting a Direct Primary Care Practice or DPC-style practice for specialists. He presents DPC as a viable alternative that allows doctors to reclaim their autonomy, improve patient relationships, and create a more sustainable practice model without the administrative burdens of insurance billing. This growing healthcare delivery model offers challenges and significant rewards for physicians willing to take a more [...]

It’s Time to Start a Direct Primary Care Practice2025-03-04T06:42:30-06:00

First Consider 5 Proven Strategies To Save Your Career

2024-12-24T07:06:06-06:00

Recent Trends Offer Options for Physicians - 384 In this podcast episode, John discusses how to save your career if you wish to continue working in clinical medicine. John shares five proven strategies for physicians to revitalize their medical careers while maintaining patient care, drawing from his experience as a Chief Medical Officer to help doctors reimagine their practice rather than abandon clinical work. Drawing on real-world success stories, he offers practical solutions for physicians who [...]

First Consider 5 Proven Strategies To Save Your Career2024-12-24T07:06:06-06:00

Avoid These Mistakes When Seeking a New Practice

2024-08-20T08:00:22-05:00

Interview with Dr. Lara Hochman - 363 In today's episode, Dr. Lara Hochman returns to the podcast to share her insights on finding joy when seeking a new practice. Through Dr. Hochman's company, Happy Day Health, she matches physicians with private practices that prioritize their well-being and financial stability. Our Sponsor We're proud to have the University of Tennessee Physician Executive MBA Program, offered by the Haslam College of Business, as the sponsor of this podcast. The [...]

Avoid These Mistakes When Seeking a New Practice2024-08-20T08:00:22-05:00

Building the Private Practice of the Future with Technology

2024-08-20T08:13:41-05:00

Interview with Dr. Phil Boucher - 360 I’ve invited a former guest from 2020 to show us how he created the private practice of the future while simultaneously growing a business start-up. Dr. Phil Boucher has been in private practice since 2014. He is known for integrating cutting-edge technologies into his practice, and for helping other physicians communicate better with patients, improve productivity, and understand marketing.  Our Sponsor We're proud to have the University of Tennessee Physician [...]

Building the Private Practice of the Future with Technology2024-08-20T08:13:41-05:00

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