As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many physicians are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement! Visit us online at mydpcstory.com and JOIN our PATREON where you can find our EXCLUSIVE PODCAST FEED of extended interview content including updates on former guests!
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The Government Contracting (GovCon) space is ambiguous. What happens in it? How do you get in? What kind of money can be made? The GovCon Secrets podcast will take a deep dive into the space where you will hear from a variety of guests that have expertise in pricing, strategy, and an all-around business savvy mind. Your host, Jim Campbell, is a Marine and CEO of AXIM Fringe Solutions Group. Jim is redefining the benefits world with his candor, expertise, and tech developed out of his obsessi ...
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Welcome to the Doctors Changing Medicine Podcast where we feature physicians who are redefining the practice of medicine AND changing the experience we have as doctors in medicine.We all know the system is broken but we’ve decided not to complain about it anymore, we’re out to fix it.I’m Dr. Una, your host. I’m a pediatrician and serial entrepreneur BUT my passion is helping physicians create the freedom to live life and practice medicine on their terms. This is not just a podcast, it's a mo ...
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At The House Call Vet Café, we make it our mission to give our community of house call veterinarians a platform to share their stories, lift each other up, support each other, and share actionable tips, whether they are a super experienced house call vet with 30 years of experience, a brand new prospective house call vet just looking to get started… or are simply house call curious! We highlight house call veterinarians in our community who are doing unique and innovative things. You can als ...
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Resilience and Beans and Rice: Launching Oxford’s First DPC Practice
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56:01Dr. Jason Hoke, founder of Hoke Direct Primary Care in Oxford, Ohio, shares his journey from insurance-based, network medicine to launching the town’s first and only Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Hoke details the burnout and inefficiencies he faced under traditional healthcare models, and how the DPC model restored his passion for medicin…
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Inside the Fight for Equitable Healthcare and Physician Freedom with Dr. Michelle Cooke
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1:20:06On this episode of My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Michelle Cooke, founder of Sol Direct Primary Care in East Point, Georgia, shares her inspiring journey from burnout in fee-for-service medicine to building a thriving direct primary care (DPC) clinic dedicated to Black women’s health and wellness. Dr. Cooke discusses overcoming the challenges of the bro…
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DPC for Women: Dr. Marcy Meyer’s Mission to Transform Menopause Care
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1:11:38Today's guest is Dr. Marcy Meyer of Destiny Direct Primary Care, a physician who transitioned from the US Army to opening a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice focused on menopause care in University Place, Washington. Dr. Meyer shares her unique medical journey, insights into the challenges of traditional insurance-driven healthcare, and the freedo…
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Back to Foundations: Lessons from Dr. Edward Williams’ Direct Primary Care Journey in Rural Alabama
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1:15:40In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Edward Williams of Foundation Direct Primary Care in Baldwin County, Alabama. Dr. Williams shares his journey from traditional fee-for-service medicine to launching his own DPC clinic, highlighting the frustrations and lack of autonomy that pushed him to embrace the D…
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Taking the Leap: Dr. Joel Schumacher’s Path from Employed Physician to DPC Owner
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1:06:00In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Joel Schumacher of Schumacher Family Medicine in Plymouth, Indiana, shares his journey from traditional hospital employment to launching his own successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice. Dr. Schumacher reflects on growing up and practicing in rural America, the pitfalls of fee-for-service health…
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Direct Primary Care in Rural Idaho with Dr. Jillian Klaucke
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1:01:44In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Jillian Klaucke shares about her journey to practicing Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Klaucke shares her experiences transitioning from traditional insurance-driven healthcare to DPC, emphasizing the benefits of building lasting patient relationships. They discuss the community dynamics in Sandpoint, Idaho, wher…
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Building an Enduring DPC Practice: Lessons from Dr. Brad Brown, Brad Butler and the Hint Health Community
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30:29In today's partner episode of the 'My DPC Story' podcast, host Maryal Concepcion discusses the rise and successes of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model with guests Dr. Brad Brown (fellow DPC Doctor and My DPC Story Alum) and Brad Butler, Head of Sales at Hint Health. They delve into the significance of the DPC community, tech innovations from Hint…
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Going A Little Outlaw: How Dr. Katie Burden-Greer Built Her DPC On The Creek Nation Indian Reservation
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57:27Today, Dr. Katie Burden-Greer, founder of Outlaw Medical, highlights her unique path from her rural Oklahoma roots through her comprehensive medical education and training, which included a residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic. She discusses her choice to establish a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice on the Muskogee or Creek Nation Reservation…
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Direct Surgical Care in Indiana: The WellBridge Surgical Story with Dr. Eric Inman
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40:58In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Eric Inman, a co-founder of WellBridge Surgical, shares about his journey from anesthesiologist to entrepreneur. Dr. Inman shares insights into the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model and how the business of DPC has been adopted to a surgery center. WellBridge Surgical offers an affordable, high-quality …
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Dr. A. Patrick Jonas: The Journey and Vision of Direct Primary Care
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50:05Today we welcome Dr. A. Patrick Jonas, a pioneer of the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, as he shares his inspiring journey. He discussed the essence of DPC - fostering meaningful relationships between doctors and patients by eliminating the constraints of traditional insurance-driven healthcare. Dr. Jonas reflects on his experiences over four deca…
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Empowering Holistic Healthcare: Dr. Lillian White's Journey into Direct Primary Care
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53:06In this episode of the My DPC Story podcast, Dr. Lillian White of Empowered Health shares about her journey into Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. White shares insights into the DPC model as an innovative alternative to insurance-driven healthcare, emphasizing personalized, holistic patient care. She discusses her early inspiration from mentors, the c…
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Direct Patient Relationships: Insurance-Free Pharmacy with Kyle McCormick, Pharm D of Blueberry Pharmacy
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41:48In this episode of My DPC Story, host Maryal Concepcion, MD sits down with Kyle McCormick, owner of Blueberry Pharmacy in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to explore his unique cost-plus pharmacy model. The conversation sheds light on McCormick's decision to operate without insurance, allowing him to provide better pricing and service to patients. With a …
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How Value Based Care Pushed Dr. Stephanie Huhn Towards Direct Primary Care
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58:55Today's interview features Dr. Stephanie Huhn, founder of RoMo DPC as she shares her inspiring journey from traditional and "value based" primary care to Direct Primary Care (DPC) in rural Missouri. Dr. Huhn discusses her medical background, decision to pursue a DPC model, and how the transition has allowed her to offer personalized, patient-center…
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Bridging Specialty and Primary Care Through DPC: Integrating Rheumatology with Paradigm Family Health
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1:00:12In today's episode of the "My DPC Story" Podcast, Dr. Staci Benson and Dr. Elizabeth Ortiz share their unique journey as a two physicians in completely different specialties are combining forces under the Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Dr. Benson, a family medicine physician and founder of Paradigm Family Health in Dallas, discusses the challenge…
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Making Healthcare Human: Dr. Kainth's Commitment to Patient-Centered Direct Primary Care
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47:45In this episode of the "My DPC Story" podcast, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion chats with Dr. Manvinder Kainth about her journey in Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Kainth, a board-certified family medicine physician, discusses how her experiences with healthcare systems in Canada and the U.S. shaped her practice philosophy. She shares insights from her r…
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Three Physicians, One Mission: The DPC Model Driving Valiant Primary Care Forward
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1:09:57In this episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Rachel Trupe, Dr. Adam Henry, and Dr. Luke Pittman from Valiant Primary Care share their journey into the world of Direct Primary Care (DPC). These three physicians, all trained at Indiana University School of Medicine, transitioned from three separate conventional healthcare system residencies to open their DPC…
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From Burnout to Refresh Health with Dr. Naima Spradley
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1:11:30In the premiere episode of Season 5, Dr. Naima Spradley, a board-certified family medicine physician and owner of Refresh Health, shares her journey from dreaming of becoming a doctor at age five to experiencing burnout in the traditional healthcare system, and eventually finding her passion in Direct Primary Care (DPC). She discusses the importanc…
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Revolutionizing Surgical Cash Pay Healthcare: Dr. Keith Smith's Journey with Surgery Center of Oklahoma
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49:51In this special episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Keith Smith, a board-certified anesthesiologist and co-founder of Surgery Center of Oklahoma, shares about his pioneering facility in price transparency within healthcare. Dr. Smith discusses his transition from traditional insurance-based anesthesia to establishing a surgery center that offers clear, up…
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Integrating Functional and Traditional Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Tami Singh
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1:14:12Today’s guest is Dr. Tami Singh, a board-certified family physician. She shares her journey of establishing a thriving functional medicine DPC practice in Florida. Dr. Singh discusses her transition from a large hospital-owned multi-specialty practice to founding Aspire Health. Dr. Singh highlights the benefits of the Direct Primary Care model, inc…
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Growing Your DPC Team with Dr. Phil Hellman
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1:06:22Today’s guest is Dr. Phil Hellman from Paradox Health who shares his journey into Direct Primary Care (DPC) and his experience building a DPC team. Dr. Hellman discusses the challenges and motivations that led him to start Paradox Health in Rochester Hills, Michigan, from his training in Greeley, Colorado, to his early career in Silverton, Oregon. …
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Charting a New Course: Dr. Aleea Gupta on Direct Primary Care
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1:22:16Today’s guest is Dr. Aleea Gupta, a board-certified family physician who transitioned to Direct Primary Care (DPC) after years in various traditional medical settings. Dr. Gupta discusses her diverse background, including academic roles and experience with controlled corporate medicine at Kaiser Permanente, and how these experiences influenced her …
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How To "Sell" DPC In The World Of "I Have Good Insurance" with Lauren Tancredi
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31:25In this episode of My DPC Story, host Dr. Maryal Concepcion talks with Lauren Tancredi, a successful DPC entrepreneur, about the benefits and challenges of the direct primary care (DPC) model. The discussion addresses common concerns from potential patients about insurance coverage and the advantages of building a direct relationship with a primary…
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The Thriving & Sustainable DPC Micropractice
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1:00:58In this episode, you’ll hear from Dr. Lauren Hedde, founder of Direct Doctors, an innovative direct primary care (DPC) practice based in East Greenwich, RI. Dr. Hedde's clinic model focuses on physician burnout, healthcare, and value-based care, offering a unique approach to patient-doctor relationships and healthcare delivery. She shares insights …
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Ep. 77: Part 2: Be The Lobster: A Candid Convo with My Naturopathic Doctor; Meet Dr. Erica Zelfand
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38:28Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored. Dr. Zelfand’s training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people …
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The Legal Side of DPC with Dr. Phil Eskew
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1:12:11In this episode of the My DPC Story Podcast, Dr. Phil Eskew, a DPC physician, lawyer, and MBA, shares invaluable insights on the legal and regulatory aspects of Direct Primary Care (DPC). Dr. Eskew emphasizes the importance of clear patient agreements, discusses HIPAA compliance and HSA, and offers expert advice on DPC contracts and physician emplo…
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Ep. 76: Part 1: Just Because It’s Common Doesn’t Mean It’s Normal: Integrative Mental Health, Life Force, & Psychedelics; Meet Dr. Erica Zelfand
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48:10Dr. Erica Zelfand is the executive director of Right to Heal, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering people around psychedelic healing and other life-saving techniques that conventional medicine has ignored. Dr. Zelfand’s training and skill set span the spectrum of both conventional and natural approaches. She treats people …
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