IFM | Direct Primary Care: Building Autonomy, Access and Sustainability
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolving model of Direct Primary Care and its benefits for family physicians and patients.
IFM | Direct Primary Care: Building Autonomy, Access and Sustainability AAFP Vice President of Practice Advancement Dr. Karen Johnson, PhD , welcomes Dr. Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP, a full-scope family physician, founder and CEO of Big Trees MD , and host of the My DPC Story podcast, to discuss direct primary care (DPC) as an evolving practice model for family physicians. Drawing from her own transition out of corporate medicine, Dr. Concepcion shares how DPC has allowed her to build a sustainable practice centered on physician autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and comprehensive, community-focused care. The conversation explores Dr. Concepcion's journey into family medicine and direct primary care, practical considerations for launching and growing a DPC practice, strategies for managing financial and operational challenges, and the flexibility DPC provides to meet community needs. She also discusses common misconceptions about direct primary care, improving access to care in rural and underserved communities , and why supporting diverse practice models is essential to the future of family medicine. Topics by Timestamp 00:00 Welcome and Guest Introduction 02:13 Why…
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