The Direct Care Podcast For Specialists

Tea Nguyen, DPM

Learn why and how to start an insurance-free, hassle-free Direct Specialty Care practice that lets you provide care your way for your patients without middlemen.

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Above & Beyond Dermatology with Dr. Stephen Lewellis

Above & Beyond Dermatology with Dr. Stephen Lewellis

Send us a textFrom being terminated to starting his hybrid dermatology practice just one year ago, Dr. Lewellis shares his journey about starting his telederm practice and now seeing patients in the office or even in their home. He is showing us you can do whatever you want with your medical degree as a direct specialty care doctor.Bio: Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD is a NYU and Stanford trained board certified dermatologist. He is the founder and owner of Above & Beyond Dermatology, an independent integrative dermatology center in central Wisconsin. He also serves as host of The Direct Care Derm podcast, Medical Director of Skinnovations Medical Aesthetics, Executive Director of Dermatology at FirstHx, Founding Medical Partner at Doctorpedia, Dermatology Advisor at Taxa Technologies, and independent consultant to numerous companies in the healthcare sector. He lives in Wausau, WI with his wife and two young children. Find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenlewellisCheck out his podcast The Direct Care Derm Podcast Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

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Above & Beyond Dermatology with Dr. Stephen Lewellis

Above & Beyond Dermatology with Dr. Stephen Lewellis

Send us a textFrom being terminated to starting his hybrid dermatology practice just one year ago, Dr. Lewellis shares his journey about starting his telederm practice and now seeing patients in the office or even in their home. He is showing us you can do whatever you want with your medical degree as a direct specialty care doctor.Bio: Stephen Lewellis, MD, PhD, FAAD is a NYU and Stanford trained board certified dermatologist. He is the founder and owner of Above & Beyond Dermatology, an independent integrative dermatology center in central Wisconsin. He also serves as host of The Direct Care Derm podcast, Medical Director of Skinnovations Medical Aesthetics, Executive Director of Dermatology at FirstHx, Founding Medical Partner at Doctorpedia, Dermatology Advisor at Taxa Technologies, and independent consultant to numerous companies in the healthcare sector. He lives in Wausau, WI with his wife and two young children. Find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephenlewellisCheck out his podcast The Direct Care Derm Podcast Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

New England Center for Pelvic Health with Dr. Romeo Lucas

New England Center for Pelvic Health with Dr. Romeo Lucas

Send us a textDr. 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 and talks about the one insurance he is still contracted with which is DPC friendly https://www.tarohealth.com/, and what he thinks is the one class our medical education should be offering for those of us looking to own our medical practice. To get in contact with Dr. Lucas email him at romeolucas@necph.com Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Do Medicare Patients Pay For Direct Care?

Do Medicare Patients Pay For Direct Care?

Send us a textYou 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 you can offer as a specialist.Have a restful holiday week!Oh hay this episode is now on YouTube! Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Surgery Center of Oklahoma with Dr. Keith Smith

Surgery Center of Oklahoma with Dr. Keith Smith

Send us a text"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 Smith spills the tea.Connect with Dr. Smith at ksmith@surgerycenterok.comLinkedIn Keith SmithFree Market Medical Association https://fmma.org/ Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Send us a textIf 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 treatment to physician burnout. Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Business Basics 101 - Time Sensitive!

Business Basics 101 - Time Sensitive!

Send us a textWhat 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 sometime in 2025. The next coaching call is Nov 22, 2024 before the holidays! Can't wait to see you on the other side. Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Selling is Not Gross, Unless You're This Guy

Selling is Not Gross, Unless You're This Guy

Send us a textDoctors 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 do and 4 things you can start doing end to end of the episode to be an ethical seller of your medical services.Mentioned:$100 Million Dollar Offer by Alex Hormozi - a classic Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Innovating Your Direct Care Practice

Innovating Your Direct Care Practice

Send us a textWhat 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 want me to interview? Let me know on LinkedInPast Guests teadpm.com/podcast Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

3 Things I Learned

3 Things I Learned

Send us a textHere 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 solution since I was literally just there not too long ago. Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Do Free Initial Consultations Work for DSC Practices?

Do Free Initial Consultations Work for DSC Practices?

Send us a textHere'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. Remember, our serves people who have problems we can solve AND are willing to pay. Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

How To Fix Healthcare with DSC Rheumatologist Dr. Lou Flaspohler

How To Fix Healthcare with DSC Rheumatologist Dr. Lou Flaspohler

Send us a textKey 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 SharesHow Direct Care is the solution for our current healthcare crises with higher quality, lower cost, and shorter delivery timeWe need a guide, like other Direct Care doctors, to help educate consumers that this is a viable option for medical and surgical care Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Physicians Should Speak Up

Physicians Should Speak Up

Send us a textTired 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 on social media and Facebook groups so that your community knows you're there. You are a big part of the solution. Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Need a Clarity Call?

Need a Clarity Call?

Send us a text"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 offer clarity calls to help you work through your current struggles with employment, with insurance, or simply wanting to hear more about what it takes to own a DSC practice.Message me privately here or at https://www.teadpm.com/contact Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Ceibo Fertility Center with Dr. Carolina Sueldo

Ceibo Fertility Center with Dr. Carolina Sueldo

Send us a textDr. 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: Ceibo Fertility Center & Dr. Carolina SueldoInstagram: @DrCarolinaSueldo & @ceibofertility (Dr. Sueldo's Boutique Fertility Clinic)Facebook: Dr Carolina SueldoLinkedIn: Carolina Sueldo Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center with Dr. Michele Kurlanski

Lighthouse Foot & Ankle Center with Dr. Michele Kurlanski

Send us a textPodiatrist 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. You too can have a totally different experience in medicine.Find her at Website: Lighthouse Foot & Ankle CenterInstagram: @lighthousefootandankleFacebook: Lighthouse Foot and Ankle CenterLinkedIn: Michele Kurlanski DPM Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

You don't suck at hiring

You don't suck at hiring

Send us a textFirst 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 by creating SOPsThe only way to get better at hiring is to keep doing and learning from prior experiencesFind this episode's resources at teadpm.com/132 Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Evora Women's Health with Dr. Becky Lynn

Evora Women's Health with Dr. Becky Lynn

Send us a textAfter 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 and so much more. Tune in to hear how she utilized her MBA and MD degrees to launch her DSC practice.Find her at Website: Evora Women’s HealthInstagram: @evorawomenshealthFacebook: Evora Women's HealthYoutube: @BeckyLynnMDLinkedIn: Becky Lynn, MD, MBA, IF, NCMP, Dipl ABOM Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

The Woo Within You

The Woo Within You

Send us a textIf 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 or signs that keep redirecting us. I share what this looks like, which is very 'woo' for us logical-thinking physicians. On my birthday I had wished for a sign or the next stepping stone to help me move forward in my practice and I got an unexpected gift, clarity. Listen in for some woo entertainment. Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Seamless Forms for Your Private Practice Success

Seamless Forms for Your Private Practice Success

Send us a textI 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.com/129https://www.thedoctors.com/patient-safety/informed-consent-sample-forms/ Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm

Tula Medical Weight Loss with Dr. Sejal Desai

Tula Medical Weight Loss with Dr. Sejal Desai

Send us a textA 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 insurance behind to afford patients more time for education and getting patients the medications they need for their health.Find her atWebsite: Tula Medical Weight Loss & Wellness Instagram: @tulamedicalweightlossFacebook: Tula Medical Weight LossYoutube: Tula Medical Weight Loss & WellnessLinkedIn: Sejal Desai, MD, DABOM Get the course, coaching, & community to help you thrive by joining the Direct Care Society now open :D 52 Self-Care Rituals for the Business Owner: What Really Drives Success PDF Quick Start Checklist - Are you ready for Direct Care? Get the PDF I'd love to hear from you, what question or topic would you like to hear about next? Record it here https://speakpipe.com/teadpm EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice HIPAA Compliant Email with Paubox Get $250 Credit Here Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm