All In or Hybrid?

About this episode

In this episode, Tea Nguyen shares insights on transitioning from an insurance-based practice to a direct care model, discussing the pros and cons of each approach.

Send us Fan Mail Thinking about going 100% direct care or starting with a hybrid model? In this episode, I share my personal journey from an insurance-based practice to fully direct care. I break down the pros and cons of each approach, explain the financial and operational considerations, and offer guidance on when a direct care model works best. Learn how to simplify your practice, protect revenue, attract the right patients, and build a patient-centered business you love—without the ...

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Host: Tea Nguyen, DPM

Topics covered

• direct care
• hybrid model
• insurance-based practice
• financial considerations
• operational considerations
• patient-centered business

Keywords

• direct care
• hybrid model
• insurance
• practice management
• patient attraction
• revenue protection

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