If you’re thinking about starting a direct care practice, you need to know something important, to get something new, you have to let go of the old. In this episode, I’m talking about the things you’ll lose—old habits, chaotic sche...

In this episode, Dr. Matthew R. Hitchcock, MD, MBA, shares his journey as a direct primary care physician and healthcare entrepreneur. Frustrated by long waits and high costs in traditional imaging, he founded Hitchcock Direct Imaging, a...

Tired of feeling burned out, trapped, or stuck in a job that drains you? It’s time to take control. In this episode, I break down the mindset shifts, practical steps, and systems every doctor needs to launch a profitable, low-stress direct care...

Dr. Sushrusha Arjyal shares her journey from board-certified psychiatrist and sleep specialist to founder of Bliss Sleep and Psychiatry in Cary, NC. She discusses the challenges and rewards of transitioning to private practice, including financ...

1. The Direct Care Movement Is Mainstream Now2026 is the year specialists can no longer ignore the shift—direct care is making headlines and attracting advocates like Mark Cuban, who’s cutting out middlemen and championing patien...

Dr. R. Michelle Koolaee is a board-certified rheumatologist with over 12 years of experience in academic and multi-specialty practices across Los Angeles. In 2025, she opened a direct care rheumatology practice in Pasadena to move beyond the co...

I want to share some unexpected lessons that have sprouted from my garden—and from my perimenopause journey. From plants that refuse to grow to learning when to let go, I’ve realized the importance of focusing on what truly thrives in our lives...

Dr. Brian Dixon, is an award-winning psychiatrist, author, and speaker who believes adaptive mental health is the foundation of a life well lived. In this episode, he shares his journey from facing “moral injury” in insurance...

Struggling to attract patients who pay cash? In this episode, we break down 7 practical steps to help you engage patients, build trust, and confidently set prices. Learn how to package services, handle insurance objections transparently,...

Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III, a world-renowned peripheral nerve surgeon and former Air Force flight surgeon treating patients from 50 states and 32 countries. He’s the only surgeon in Nebraska, Iowa, Colorado, and South Dakota performing micro-in...

Direct Care is hard but staying the same is harder. I am so grateful that you're lending me your ears. Give yourself the gift of grace this season and all year long. Happy Thanksgiving. I'll check in with you next week.

Dr. Jennifer Dilts, DO, is a pediatrician at Bloom Pediatrics in Kansas City, KS, caring for kids and teens with ADHD, migraines, anxiety, and depression. She shares how she transformed pediatric care through the direct care model, making care ...

Thinking about transitioning your practice to direct care? I break down 3 essential shifts that can save you time, cut administrative costs, and give you more control over your practice.Hear how I successfully made the switch in 2...

"I was so burnt out in the system that it was either do direct care or leave medicine.  I already knew that I was good at what I did so leaving medicine because the system is broken didn't make sense--so I fixed it.  As someone wh...

We became physicians to helps as many people as we could and often feel guilty when it falls short. The thing is, this is the fastest road to burnout.If you catch yourself saying "Do I self sacrifice to help my patient or focus on my men...

Dr. Shawn Johnson did not choose Direct Care, it chose her! When she found employment was no longer sustainable, she took a leap of faith to become a business owner of a multifaceted orthopedic business that works for her.She is acceptin...

This is my favorite story, the 7 benefits patients get when they choose a Direct Care doctor AND the 7 benefits Direct Care doctors get in return. A mutually beneficial relationship where no insurance is required. 

Dr. Vanessa Rodriguez is a Board-Certified Adult Endocrinologist with 20+ years of experience in the areas of Diabetes, Metabolism, and other endocrine conditions with a Direct Specialty Care practice in Delray Beach, Florida.She shares ...

What if your next best referral is hidden in plain sight? That it’s not another doctor but other service business? These are the hidden networking opportunities you might be missing out on.Hear how you can find these goldmines right in y...

Comparison is a joy killer. Here are 4 lessons to learn right away in business ownership to reach your destination of success without losing yourself. Hustle smarter, not harder, even in Direct Care.MASTERING PRIVATE PRACTICE CONFEREN...

Is it worth buying an insurance-based practice and anticipate opting out of insurance later on? I have the intellectual answers...and the real answers. Here are the pros and cons.

I'm answering common questions you've asked on https://www.speakpipe.com/teadpmHow to answer the fears doctors have about leaving insuranceWhat are the must have equipments to ...

The missing link in business ownership is not about knowing more medicine, it's developing the mindset of an entrepreneur.Key TakeawaysAwareness is the first step. Most sabotage is unconscious—whether it’s perfectionis...

Easily one of the most controversial topic, opting out of Medicare especially when your specialty relies so heavily on it for revenue. I glued this together just for you. 

Free, accessible tools to manage your mind so that you can become the CEO of your dream practice. Resources (not sponsored):psychologytoday.com