Episode 004: A Step-by-Step Guide in How to Start a Direct Primary Care Practice with Dr. Chad Savage

Episode 004: A Step-by-Step Guide in How to Start a Direct Primary Care Practice with Dr. Chad Savage

Have you wondered what the steps are to open your own direct primary care practice? Whether you are a resident physician or established physician this episode will offer a guide to starting your own practice to begin practicing medicine the way you want on your own terms.

In this episode, Eric and Chad walk through the advantages of opening a direct primary care practice and each step you need to complete to make the plunge. From doing market research, structuring the practice, finding the necessary legal forms, pricing, staffing, and adding bonus membership benefits - they will cover it all.

Dr. Savage talks about why he made the transition and how it is scary but very manageable for anyone to do. So sit back, listen in, and join us as we lift the hood and see how a real direct primary care practice runs. And don't worry about keeping track of all the resources, they're included here in the show notes.

show notes

YourChoice Direct Care: Dr. Savage's Direct Primary Care practice

Direct Primary Care Aliance: A grassroots organization of direct primary care physicians promoting a community for education, leadership, and advocacy.

The starter's guidebook written by Doug Farrago, MD.

Direct Primary Care Manual: A manual for all the legal forms you will need to start a DPC practice, written by Dr. Kim Corba.

Atlas MD: The electronic medical record service Dr. Savage uses.

Indemed: Wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals.

Bonita: Another wholesale distributor of pharmaceuticals.

Christian Health Ministry: An alternative to traditional insurance for catastrophic health care coverage.

Episode 002: A discussion with Dr. Belen Amat regarding her DPC practice.

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