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As the Direct Primary Care and Direct Care models grow, many physicians are providing care to patients in different ways. This podcast is to introduce you to some of those folks and to hear their stories. Go ahead, get a little inspired. Heck, jump in and join the movement! Visit us online at mydpcstory.com and JOIN our PATREON where you can find our EXCLUSIVE PODCAST FEED of extended interview co... more

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Medicare Open Enrollment: A DPC Physician’s Toolkit for 2027 Changes

Today we discuss why Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices still field urgent calls during Medicare open enrollment when patients’ coverage changes affect care outside the DPC clinic... more

Opening a DPC Practice After Training Through COVID: Dr. Nada Farooqui, MD of RAWQ Medicine

Dr. Nada Farooqui, MD trained in family medicine at the height of the pandemic. Her unopposed residency taught her to do everything. Then she sat through job... more

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What does a Direct Primary Care practice look like six years after opening? In this annual anniversary episode of My DPC Story, Dr. Maryal Concepcion catches up with Dr. Christina Mutch and Dr. Mutch of Defiant, Dr. Lauren Hughes of Bloom, and Dr. De... more

Under current Medicare rules, a physician who opts out of Medicare for their DPC practice can't bill Medicare anywhere else. That means no hospitalist shifts, no SNF work and no hospice. AAFP Resolution 504, introduced by the New Mexico chapter, asks... more

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Recent Guests

Nada Farooqui
Family physician and founder of a Direct Primary Care practice
RAWQ Medicine
Episode: Opening a DPC Practice After Training Through COVID: Dr. Nada Farooqui, MD of RAWQ Medicine
Deepti Mundkur
Physician and DPC founder/owner
My DPC Story guest on Bloom?
Episode: Six Years in Direct Primary Care: Hiring an RN, Fighting Misinformation, and DPC Finances
Christina Mutch
Physician, Bloom practice co-lead
Bloom DPC
Episode: Six Years in Direct Primary Care: Hiring an RN, Fighting Misinformation, and DPC Finances
Lauren Hughes
Physician, Bloom/house call contributor
Bloom DPC
Episode: Six Years in Direct Primary Care: Hiring an RN, Fighting Misinformation, and DPC Finances
Dr. Brian Juan
Direct Primary Care physician and founder of Metronome Family Medicine
Metronome Family Medicine
Episode: Dueling Pianos to Direct Primary Care: Dr. Brian Juan on Opening Metronome Family Medicine at Age 50
Nate Goodman
Founder of Goodman CPA, specialist in DPC accounting
Goodman CPA
Episode: What Should a DPC Physician Pay Themselves? 10 Numbers Every Direct Primary Care Owner Must Know with Nate Goodman, CPA
Dr. Klaucke
Family physician practicing Direct Primary Care in a rural setting
Sandpoint, Idaho DPC practice
Episode: Growing a Rural DPC Practice in Year 8: How Dr. Klaucke Built Patient Trust, Avoided Burnout, and Scaled Team-Driven Care
Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey
Owner and physician, Libélula Primary Care
Libélula Primary Care
Episode: From GameStop to DPC Owner: Dr. Sarai Ambert-Pompey on Telehealth, EHR Vetting & Trust-Based Care
Dr. Laura Petrescu
Founder of Athena Direct Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine
Athena Direct Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine
Episode: How to Start a State DPC Alliance: Direct Primary Care in New York with Dr. Laura Petrescu

Hosts

Maryal Concepcion
Host of My DPC Story; drives interviews and leads the show
Mariel Concepcion
Host of My DPC Story; collaborates on show direction and guest conversations

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 154 ratings
  • Hope

    Dr Concepcion’s podcast brings so much hope to me and many others I’m sure who are on our path to regain autonomy over our profession. I have learned so much from her interviews with incredible guests. Thank you to Dr Concepcion for showing us that DPC is not a pipe dream and there have been many that forged through this path and have succeeded. To my dreamer physicians, we can and must do this!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beatle214
    United States2 months ago
  • An integral part of the DPC movement

    Incredibly helpful content for the DPC-curious and even those who have started. Tons of inspiring stories and ideas. Keep it going!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jisu23
    United States5 months ago
  • Well Done, thoughtful, engaging

    This is such a well done podcast with such thoughtful questions to really help guide anyone who is interested at any phase of the DPC journey. I really enjoy this podcast and have only been listening for a short time, but I’m already so excited to continue listening to the older episodes! Content has been helpful that it has helped me big to push me into opening my own practice this year!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lavachicken8
    United Statesa year ago
  • Changing Lives

    I’m so thankful for the impact this podcast has had on me. I have not taken the leap to open my own DPC, but that’s my dream. This podcast has helped me feel like I am not alone in this broken world of managed care. You are definitely impacting so many physician’s lives and the families and patients that love them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nobody1975
    United Statesa year ago
  • Inspiring

    This podcast is exactly what I didn’t know I needed—it’s been the spark that’s lighting my fire to finally make the leap into Direct Primary Care. The stories are inspiring, real, and exactly the push I needed to take the plunge. Every episode feels like a pep talk from someone who’s been in the trenches and come out thriving. If you’re even thinking about DPC, this is the fuel for your journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WY Family Doc
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience growth and guest diversity appear to be strengths, with positive feedback on motivation and actionable content.
Hosts are clearly passionate about DPC and patient-centered care.
High-quality guests with practical, usable insights for starting or growing a DPC.

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Opening a DPC Practice After Training Through COVID: Dr. Nada Farooqui, MD of RAWQ Medicine
Q: How did you and your family financially plan for opening your clinic and its first year of growth?
Farooqui and her husband reviewed their household budget, built a financial buffer, and projected practice cash flow for a year. She prioritized spending on a lawyer, CPA, lease, and EHR, while doing her own headshots and social media and using an affordable website designer.
Opening a DPC Practice After Training Through COVID: Dr. Nada Farooqui, MD of RAWQ Medicine
Q: How did training during the pandemic affect your sense of autonomy and your decision to fight for it?
Farooqui describes overwhelmed hospitals, conversations about patients' do-not-intubate status, and the death of her mentor. Those experiences made her feel that physicians must support one another, and strengthened her resolve to build a practice where she can care for patients on her own terms.
130 Patients in 6 Weeks: Dr. Nyasha Spears on Her Non-Compete Appeal and Opening Amity Creek Direct Primary Care in Duluth, MN
Q: What advice would you give to a physician considering DPC?
Make sure your family is on board, recognize that there will be ups and downs, and prepare to engage with a community of peers to solve problems and learn as you go.
130 Patients in 6 Weeks: Dr. Nyasha Spears on Her Non-Compete Appeal and Opening Amity Creek Direct Primary Care in Duluth, MN
Q: How do you balance financial sustainability with keeping prices affordable for patients?
We aim to keep pricing fair without compromising on care, relying on volume from a growing patient base and partnerships; we acknowledge the long-term need for sustainable revenue while still serving those who struggle with traditional insurance costs.
130 Patients in 6 Weeks: Dr. Nyasha Spears on Her Non-Compete Appeal and Opening Amity Creek Direct Primary Care in Duluth, MN
Q: What has been the most challenging part of launching a DPC practice so far?
Navigating lab orders, insurance communications, and billing workflows while maintaining patient access has been a persistent hurdle, but ongoing problem-solving and a focus on serving everyday people keeps the mission clear.

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What is My DPC Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show focuses on direct primary care and independent practice stories, with episodes highlighting financial fundamentals, sustainability, marketing, and practical operations for DPC clinics. Listeners hear real-world journeys—from leaving corporate medicine to building autonomous practices, to navigating nonprofit obstetric care and tech-enabled care models. A notable pattern is the emphasis on authenticity, community support, and pragmatic strategies that help physicians regain autonomy, reduce burnout, and serve patients better. Guests range from clinicians and administrators to nonprofit leaders and tech innovators, making it a compelling resource for physicians considering DPC, practice owners seeking guidance, and professionals eva... more

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