THE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE JOURNAL

Est. 2013 | Independent, Monthly Business Publication FOR DOCTORS | This site does not constitute medical, financial or legal advice. Note, An Interview/Story Is Not An Endorsement. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice in seeking treatment because of something you have read on the site. If you think you may have a medical emergency, immediately call your doctor or dial 911. Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Saturday, May 28th, 2022|
Facebook

Menu

  • Home
  • Academy Login
  • Edu Resources
  • Best Practices
  • Virtual Offerings & How To’s
  • Who We Are
    • Advertise In Our Publication(s)
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Health Care Disclaimer
    • Privacy Policy
  • Our Podcast
    • Latest Episode(s)
    • Podcast Guest Application
    • Podcast Guest T&Cs
  • Live Events
    • Inquire & Attend
    • Gallery
    • Virtual Offerings
    • Apply To Be A Speaker In 2022
    • Sponsor Inquiry

New Ep 444. Meet CourMed, Encouragement From End-to-End In Healthcare.

By Editor on May 14, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

BUSINESS: Steps 1-5 in Starting Your Concierge Medicine or DPC Practice Right

By Editor on April 26, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

(Podcast) Ep 435. Price Shaming Has No Place In Peer-to-Peer Interactions

By Editor on April 13, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Useful HSA Resources

By Editor on April 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

INSIDE YOUR PRACTICE: Different Accountant Terminology You Should Know As A Physician

By Editor on April 2, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Press Release | Radish expands access to personalized healthcare services like primary care, mental health and nutrition counseling for midsize employers

By Editor on March 28, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Academy Login

Subscribe to Our Exclusive Podcast

Photo Credit: Canva.com - Royalty Free Use

LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS COURSE AND YOUR PRACTICE -- Photo Credit: Canva.com - Royalty Free Use
Photo Credit/Source: Canva.com (Used with persmisson) (C) Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast
ACCESS THIS ON-DEMAND COURSE NOW ... #FORDoctors #DPC -- Designed FOR Subscription-Based Healthcare Practice Models -- Photo Credit/Source: (C) 2021 Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Academy

Photo Credit/Source: (C) Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast

Photo Credit/Source: (C) Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast

RSS Our Latest #DocPreneurNation Podcasts

  • 447. Leveraging telehealth technology to transcend medical, behavioral, and social barriers
    Cody Hall has a diverse background in military, technology, and healthcare that makes him capable of leading the organization effectively. Cody led customer service and Human Resource teams from early-stage startups to industry-leading tech giants, creating benchmark customer experiences and employee journeys for teams, large and small. After his time with l […]
  • 446. 🚀 RISE OF THE SCIENTIST-CEO
    Our guest today on The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast Is W. Shawn Carbonell, MD, PhD, Co-Founder and CEO of Brazen Bio. Key Resources Mentioned RISE OF THE SCIENTIST-CEO. Join us in Los Angeles at Brazen Summit, JUNE 12, 2022 — the conference for bio-founders, by bio-founders. LEARN MORE ... Brazen Bio - We help biotech founders advance human health. LEARN MO […]
  • 445. Hospitality Is Memorable In Healthcare
    What Patients, both current and new, really want when they come to a Doctor's office is to feel welcome, seen, comfortable, and understood. By The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast May/June 2022 From the Patient's side of the exam room, hospitality in healthcare seems like a misnomer. RELATED STORY Why a Pineapple Is a Symbol of Hospitality: The histor […]
  • 444. CourMed, Encouragement End-to-End In Healthcare.
    By The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast, Host, Michael Tetreault Guest: Derrick L. Miles, the Founder/Chief Executive Officer at CourMed® Our special guest today is discussing one of our favorite topics, 'encouragement in healthcare.' I'm excited Derrick is joining us today to talk about CourMed and how they're an innovative solution provide […]
  • 443. Neutral Patients
    By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | Updated for 2022 About six years ago, I wrote the title of this op/ed and again today I’m revising and updating this article to emphatically state the same message. “It’s no longer about being the best Doctor in the world any more. It’s about being the best Doctor FOR the world, FOR your patients and FOR your local com […]

Tags

Learn More About Our Approach to Physician Leadership & Excellence | Photo Credit: Concierge Medicine Today, LLC.; DocPreneur Leadership Academy; The DPC Journal © 2022 All Rights Reserved.

FDA News Release: New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Increase Safety Information About Dietary Supplement Marketplace

By Editor on May 27, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

For Immediate Release:May 19, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the availability of a draft guidance aimed at increasing the amount of safety information the agency has about the […]

The Physician Shortage, Part Two: Keeping the Doors Open | MEDECO | By Terry Bauer

By Editor on May 26, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

For concierge medicine physicians, while the pandemic was difficult and demanding, their professional survivability was never in question. May 23, 2022 By Terry Bauer, Terry Bauer is CEO of Specialdocs, a concierge medicine pioneer […]

Ep 445: The Shelf Life of “Being A Little Nice” In Healthcare

By Editor on May 26, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

What Patients, both current and new, really want when they come to a Doctor’s office is to feel welcome, seen, comfortable, and understood. By The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast, Editor, Concierge Medicine Today […]

EVENT (L.A.): 🚀 RISE OF THE SCIENTIST-CEO | Sun, June 12, 2022 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT

By Editor on May 26, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

EVENT: The LA at Brazen Summit — the first conference for bio-founders, by bio-founders. REGISTER – Industry/Investor attendees purchase your tickets here! (very limited quantity) Date and time Sun, June 12, 2022 […]

A First Responder In Physician Burnout Is Often A Doctor’s Spouse —

By Editor on May 24, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

FOR: The Most Overlooked Person In Medicine, A Doctor’s Spouse | Letter from the Editor “Providing insight and ‘handles’ or practical tools Physician’s can use to improve their station in life is […]

New Surgeon General Advisory Sounds Alarm on Health Worker Burnout and Resignation

By Editor on May 24, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

During Mental Health Awareness Month, Surgeon General’s Advisory Highlights the Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Health Workers, Who Already Faced Crisis Levels of Burnout Prior to the Pandemic  There is a […]

3 Ways to Update Your DPC Business Plan for Higher Sales

By Editor on May 23, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Usually when the word strategy is accompanied by the word growth and when it comes up in conversation by practice management consultants and/or your peers, the focus is usually on advertising and […]

FDA Approves First Treatment for Eosinophilic Esophagitis, a Chronic Immune Disorder | FDA News Release

By Editor on May 23, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

For Immediate Release: May 20, 2022 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Dupixent (dupilumab) to treat eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and older weighing at […]

Hari Prasad: Leveraging the power and convenience of text messaging for your practice | Physicians Practice

By Editor on May 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Text messaging can make your patients’ waiting room experience less laborious. May 18, 2022 | By Hari Prasad | Physicians Practice Over the past two years, integrating new technology into the waiting […]

Top 10 HSA Questions (Watch)

By Editor on May 21, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

About Our Guest, Roy Ramthun “Mr. HSA” – President and Founder – Roy is a nationally-recognized expert on Health Savings Accounts and consumer-directed health care issues. He led the U.S. Treasury Department’s […]

DIY DPC: Writing a Membership Medicine Business Plan For Beginners

By Editor on May 20, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Disclaimer We are not in the business of offering any type of recommendations, tax, accounting, legal or financial information regarding your specific situation. The writers of this article, the publication, book, references, […]

JOB POST (GA) Position Description for Buckhead Medicine | Primary Care Physician

By Editor on May 20, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Atlanta, GA USA For more information about Buckhead Medicine please call the office at 404-257-5585. Please also visit our website at http://www.buckheadmedicine.com SummaryBuckhead Medicine is a concierge medical practice in Atlanta Georgia. […]

(New Podcast Ep 438) DPCJ Spotlight: Meet CEO of Kermit, an analytics platform that delivers insight to the fragmented spend category of physician preference items.

By Editor on May 18, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Today our guest is Richard D. Palarea, CEO & Co-founder of Kermit. Learn More at https://www.kermitppi.com/ Kermit is an analytics platform that delivers insight to the fragmented spend category of physician preference […]

Too Many Teams, Too Many Bosses

By Editor on May 17, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Workplace | October 19, 2021 | Gallup By Robert Sutton and Ben Wigert When matrixed teams work well, it enhances collaboration, communication, creativity and resource-sharing across the organization. Gallup data also show […]

Healthcare as a customer-facing business.

By Editor on May 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

What Patients, both current and new, really want when they come to a Doctor’s office is to feel welcome, seen, comfortable, and understood. By DPC Journal, Editor-in-Chief, Host, The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast […]

“Ep 443. Satisfied patients are neutral.”

By Editor on May 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

“Remember, if Concierge Medicine is about super-servanthood, the [business] model has NOTHING to apologize for, period.” ~Patient Perspective, 2022 “We haven’t arrived yet, because there’s still a lot of work to do […]

New Ep 444. Meet CourMed, Encouragement From End-to-End In Healthcare.

By Editor on May 14, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

By The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast, Host, Michael Tetreault Our Special Guest: Derrick L. Miles, the Founder/Chief Executive Officer at CourMed® Our special guest today is discussing one of our favorite topics, ‘encouragement […]

Managing Medical Office Staff: 4 Tips To Improve Attitude

By Editor on May 13, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

By DPC Journal/Concierge Medicine Today, Editor-In-Chief We cannot tell you how many times we have spoken to a concierge or DPC doctor from a different part of the country that tells us […]

When Patients Feel Cared For, They’ll Share (i.e. Refer) More.

By Editor on May 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

“A business is successful to the extent that it provides a product or service that contributes to happiness in all of its forms.”  ~Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Originally Written and Recorded By The DPC […]

“Hope is not a process. Hope is not a strategy.” H.S.

By Editor on May 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Podcast Recommendation, The Trusted Leader Show (Podcast) By David Horsager In this episode, David Horsager sits down with Horst Schulze, Founding Member and Former President and COO of The Ritz Carlton Hotel […]

Inc.com | “Likability Is the Forgotten Superpower”

By Editor on May 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Especially when you are starting your business — or your career — from scratch. By Jeff Haden, Contributing editor, Inc.@jeff_haden When you’re likable — when you make a genuine personal connection with […]

You’re Invited to CMF22 in Atlanta This October — $99/pp Super Early Bird Conf. Tix Sale Expires May 15

By Editor on May 10, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The Industry’s Annual Conference Is Back In Atlanta This Fall, Oct 20-22, 2022 ATLANTA, GA | OCTOBER 20-22, 2022| REGISTER HERE (EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS) Pre-Conference Workshops | Speaker Application | Learn More […]

Ep 443. Are You Looking For Compliments or Feedback?

By Editor on May 10, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

By Michael Tetreault, Editor-in-Chief | Updated for 2022 About six years ago, I wrote the title of this op/ed and again today I’m revising and updating this article to emphatically state the […]

Market Insights | DPC models holding costs steady, while growing in membership | BenefitsPro.com

By Editor on May 9, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Market Insights | Benefits Pro By Scott Wooldridge | May 05, 2022 at 09:47 AM Both employers and providers seem to be more comfortable with direct-primary care model. A new report on […]

(New Podcast) 442. Recovering From Feedback: When Doctors Are Afraid of Asking for Patient Feedback Because They Already Know The Answer

By Editor on May 9, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Often we’re all afraid to ask people the awkward, personal questions about ‘how’d you hear about us?’ because we’re afraid of the story they might tell or that it might be embarrassing […]

(Listen) EP 260 | Dr. Stephen Schimpff | Two Sides to Healthcare. One Works Well; One Does Not.

By Editor on May 2, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

By The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast (Michael Tetreault & Dr. Stephen C Schimpff, MD, MACP) We recently sat down for a very special interview with our good friend Dr. Stephen C Schimpff, MD, […]

DPC Journal Spotlight: Meet Our Friend, “Mr. HSA”

By Editor on May 2, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Patient Experience: ‘Despite Physician Shortage, I [the Patient] still have a ton of care options. Less bad is still better than really bad.’

By Editor on May 2, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

We find Concierge Medicine Doctors are better suited medical offices to be in a position personally, emotionally and professionally to identify these ‘combustion points’ [for Patients] and do something right away in […]

Dementia Diagnosis at End of Life Among Older Adults | JAMA Health Forum

By Editor on April 30, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

JAMA Health Forum EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE: 11 A.M. (ET), FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 2022 Media advisory: The full study is linked to this news release. This link will provide CMT readers free access […]

Supermajority of U.S. physicians work for health systems or corporations | MEDECO

By Editor on April 26, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Source: (Physicians Advocacy Institute) — PAI-Avalere Report on Physician Employment and Practice Acquisition Trends in 2019-2021: Consolidation Continues with Covid-19 Impact April 19, 2022 By Todd Shryock, Medical Economics In the U.S., 74% […]

HHS Office of Inspector General: Anti-Kickback Statute [42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)]

By Editor on April 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Source: HHS Office of Inspector General Anti-Kickback Statute [42 U.S.C. § 1320a-7b(b)] BY HHS Office of Inspector General The AKS is a criminal law that prohibits the knowing and willful payment of […]

Wharton Staff: Excellent Customer Service Always Wins

By Editor on April 21, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Author, Knowledge at Wharton Staff | May 2019 If you build a customer-centric business, the money will come. That’s the message in a new book by Horst Schulze, co-founder of luxury hotel […]

Work culture at leading primary care practice celebrates VIP service and better health outcomes.

By Editor on April 21, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Women in Medicine: 64.4 Percent of ChenMed Physician Partners are Female Press Release; Source, ChenMed MIAMI, April 4, 2022 — ChenMed, a leading senior-focused primary care practice operating nearly 100 centers in 12 […]

PYMNTS.com: Subscriptions offer affordable ways to access valuable experiences on an ongoing basis that benefit customer and provider, so why not add healthcare to that mix?

By Editor on April 21, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

By PYMNTS Subscriptions offer affordable ways to access valuable experiences on an ongoing basis that benefit customer and provider, so why not add healthcare to that mix? READ FULL STORY … SOURCE: […]

Lime Global launches digital healthcare subscription to tackle ‘pleasanteeism’ epidemic

By Editor on April 21, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Lime Global launches digital healthcare subscription to tackle ‘pleasanteeism’ epidemic Lime OnCall will allow employers to offer tailored, affordable healthcare provision to their entire workforce. The launch comes as research reveals that […]

START UP: Writing a Membership Medicine Business Plan For Beginners

By Editor on April 18, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Disclaimer We are not in the business of offering any type of recommendations, tax, accounting, legal or financial information regarding your specific situation. The writers of this article, the publication, book, references, […]

Poll: How Can Physician Groups/Associations/Societies/Alliances Better Serve Doctors?

By Editor on April 18, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Poll: Grade Your Medical Association on How It’s Really Contributing To Your Career

By Editor on April 15, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Posts navigation

1 2 3 4 5 6 … 63 Older ›

Best Practices »

(New, Podcast) Meet Dr. Nilda Perez | TOPIC: Achieving a High-Performing Behavioral Healthcare. Ep 432

When Patients Feel Cared For, They’ll Share (i.e. Refer) More.

Editor: What Does Hospitality Have To Do With Healthcare?

Start Up Anxiety: The First 100 Days

RE: Knowledge Gaps — “You cannot camp out in the land of DIY forever …”

Click to follow DPC Journal and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Online, Self-Paced Leadership Development For Doctors: Inspiration, Idea-Sharing & Best Practices

Click to follow DPC Journal and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Clever Marketing Strategies and Simple Ideas For Doctors That Create Touchstones That Patients Recall All Year Long ... Photo Credit: Canva.com - Royalty Free Use

Listen to Our Podcast Ep 413 | Outgrowing DIY Expertise -- Photo Credit: Canva (Royalty Free Photo) Source: (C) Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Podcast

Click to follow DPC Journal and receive notifications of new posts by email.

ACCESS THIS (FREE) ON-DEMAND COURSE -- 2-PART WEBINAR SERIES | Our topic today: "Physician Leadership and Introduction to Direct Contracting (DCE) by CMS" 
TO LEARN MORE AND WATCH OTHER WEBINARS, CLICK HERE ... Photo Credit/Source: (C) Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Academy

TO LEARN MORE AND WATCH OTHER WEBINARS, CLICK HERE ... Photo Credit/Source: (C) Concierge Medicine Today, LLC/The DocPreneur Leadership Academy

Top 5 Recent Headlines

  • FDA News Release: New FDA Draft Guidance Aims to Increase Safety Information About Dietary Supplement Marketplace
  • The Physician Shortage, Part Two: Keeping the Doors Open | MEDECO | By Terry Bauer
  • Ep 445: The Shelf Life of “Being A Little Nice” In Healthcare
  • EVENT (L.A.): 🚀 RISE OF THE SCIENTIST-CEO | Sun, June 12, 2022 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDT
  • INFOGRAPHIC(S): The Differences Between DPC and Concierge Medicine
  • Top categories: DPC NewsBusiness Tools
  • Social links:
    Facebook
Website Powered by WordPress.com. |
Privacy & Cookies: This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use.
To find out more, including how to control cookies, see here: Cookie Policy
  • Follow Following
    • THE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE JOURNAL
    • Join 823 other followers
    • Already have a WordPress.com account? Log in now.
    • THE DIRECT PRIMARY CARE JOURNAL
    • Customize
    • Follow Following
    • Sign up
    • Log in
    • Report this content
    • View site in Reader
    • Manage subscriptions
    • Collapse this bar