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A DPC In The Basement of Your House: Dr. Neal Douglas's Journey of Faith, Family, and Medicine
Manage episode 454448039 series 2827060
In this episode of the "My DPC Story" podcast, Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician from Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon, delves into the intricacies of his Direct Primary Care (DPC) Heritage DPC. The episode explores Dr. Douglas’s personal journey of balancing career and family, stressing a prioritized life structure for fulfillment. He recounts transitioning to becoming a doctor and becoming a DPC physician following setbacks with Medicaid contracts, advocating for a patient-centered, membership-based model. He speaks about his innovative practice adaptations like the allergy services and shares about strategic hiring practices and overcoming financial challenges. Dr. Douglas discusses redefining "part-time" work for malpractice insurance based on patient panel size rather than contact hours. He highlights the importance of finding malpractice insurance companies that understand the unique dynamics of DPC practices. Emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of DPC amidst changing healthcare policies, Dr. Douglas shares his successful practice's reliance on community relationships and word-of-mouth marketing. Dr. Douglas’s narrative underscores the value of perseverance, gratitude, and faith in building a thriving DPC practice, providing actionable advice for fellow physicians.
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Be A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER!
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My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!
FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
240集单集
Manage episode 454448039 series 2827060
In this episode of the "My DPC Story" podcast, Dr. Neal Douglas, a family medicine physician from Heritage Family Medicine in Hood River, Oregon, delves into the intricacies of his Direct Primary Care (DPC) Heritage DPC. The episode explores Dr. Douglas’s personal journey of balancing career and family, stressing a prioritized life structure for fulfillment. He recounts transitioning to becoming a doctor and becoming a DPC physician following setbacks with Medicaid contracts, advocating for a patient-centered, membership-based model. He speaks about his innovative practice adaptations like the allergy services and shares about strategic hiring practices and overcoming financial challenges. Dr. Douglas discusses redefining "part-time" work for malpractice insurance based on patient panel size rather than contact hours. He highlights the importance of finding malpractice insurance companies that understand the unique dynamics of DPC practices. Emphasizing the resilience and adaptability of DPC amidst changing healthcare policies, Dr. Douglas shares his successful practice's reliance on community relationships and word-of-mouth marketing. Dr. Douglas’s narrative underscores the value of perseverance, gratitude, and faith in building a thriving DPC practice, providing actionable advice for fellow physicians.
-> SPRUCE HEALTH: NEW USERS get 20% off your SPRUCE HEALTH paid plan with code: MARYAL20
Be A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER!
SPONSOR THE POD
My DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!
FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
240集单集
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