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The DPC NP

Amanda Price, FNP-BC

28 episodes

3 months ago

Send us a text Monica McKittrick returns to the podcast with a wealth of insights from her remarkable transformation from hands-on nurse practitioner to CEO of a thriving Direct Primary Care practice with seven providers across three locations. Her journey offers a roadmap for anyone considering the entrepreneurial path in healthcare. When Monica transitioned away from patient care, she worried her 350 patients might leave. Remarkably, she lost only two. This testament to relationship-buildi...

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Entrepreneurship,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

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Send us a text Monica McKittrick returns to the podcast with a wealth of insights from her remarkable transformation from hands-on nurse practitioner to CEO of a thriving Direct Primary Care practice with seven providers across three locations. Her journey offers a roadmap for anyone considering the entrepreneurial path in healthcare. When Monica transitioned away from patient care, she worried her 350 patients might leave. Remarkably, she lost only two. This testament to relationship-buildi...

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Entrepreneurship,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness

Episodes (20/28)

The DPC NP

Your DPC Dream Job Awaits: Insights from a Successful Practice Builder Monica McKitterick, APRN

Send us a text Monica McKittrick returns to the podcast with a wealth of insights from her remarkable transformation from hands-on nurse practitioner to CEO of a thriving Direct Primary Care practice with seven providers across three locations. Her journey offers a roadmap for anyone considering the entrepreneurial path in healthcare. When Monica transitioned away from patient care, she worried her 350 patients might leave. Remarkably, she lost only two. This testament to relationship-buildi...

3 months ago

42 minutes

The DPC NP

From Employee Health to Entrepreneurship: Erin Kosich's Journey

Send us a text The world of Direct Primary Care offers a revolutionary escape from the constraints of traditional insurance-based medical practice—but how do you actually grow a DPC practice once you've opened your doors? In this illuminating conversation, Amanda Price speaks with Erin Kosich, owner of Compass Health DPC in Durham, North Carolina, who reveals the marketing strategy that grew her practice by an impressive 20% in just one month. After eight years working in an employer-based c...

4 months ago

45 minutes

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Shield Your Future: The NP's Guide to Insurance Protection

Send us a text Protecting your healthcare practice requires far more than simply checking the insurance box. In this eye-opening episode, former commercial insurance broker Mark Price shares critical insights about medical malpractice insurance that every nurse practitioner and physician assistant should understand before it's too late. The conversation dives deep into the crucial differences between occurrence and claims-made policies, revealing why the seemingly cheaper option might actual...

4 months ago

36 minutes

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Launching a Direct Primary Care Practice Inside an Aesthetics Clinic: Verlisha Goins' vision

Send us a text What happens when a nurse practitioner refuses to accept the limitations of traditional healthcare? Verlisha Goins is about to find out as she prepares to add direct primary care services to her thriving aesthetics practice in Columbia, South Carolina. After becoming a nurse in 2012, inspired by her own experience with compassionate nursing care during her daughter's birth and NICU stay, Verlisha worked her way through various healthcare settings before opening Sophisticated W...

6 months ago

46 minutes

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The DPC Momentum Model: Creating Financial Stability in Direct Primary Care with Brian Fretwell, PA-C

Send us a text Transforming a medical practice from a startup to a thriving, scalable business requires far more than clinical excellence. In this revealing conversation with physician assistant Brian Fretwell, we uncover the missing piece that prevents many direct primary care practices from reaching their full potential: a comprehensive operating system. Brian shares the journey that led him to create the DPC Momentum Model after hitting his own plateau and experiencing burnout despite esc...

7 months ago

35 minutes

The DPC NP

Building Papaya Primary Care: A New DPC Journey with Katlyn Agosta, APRN

Send us a text Imagine trading the stress of seven-minute patient visits and two hours of nightly charting for a practice where you can truly connect with patients in a space that smells like apples instead of alcohol. That's exactly what Katlyn Agosta did when she founded Papaya Primary Care in Valrico, Florida—a journey she shares with remarkable candor in this captivating episode. As a type 1 diabetic since age 15, Katlyn brings unique expertise and passion to her work with patients facin...

7 months ago

52 minutes

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Beyond the Exam Room: Building a Thriving DPC with Dr. John Rothwell, APRN

Send us a text John Rothwell's journey from Army medevac paramedic to owner of a thriving Direct Primary Care practice offers a blueprint for healthcare entrepreneurs seeking both clinical and business success. With over 1,000 patients and three nurse practitioners at Island Direct Primary Care in Florida, Rothwell demonstrates how values-based healthcare can create sustainable, profitable practices. The foundation of Rothwell's approach rests on two core pillars: "God, family, and community...

8 months ago

43 minutes

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Healing Through Horticulture: A Unique Healthcare Model with Terri Pinder, APRN

Send us a text Terri Pinder, a nurse practitioner with over two decades of experience, joins us for an enlightening episode exploring how she combines her passion for horticulture with healthcare through the innovative Direct Primary Care (DPC) model. Discover how her unique practice, "Intentionally Well," emphasizes not only functional medicine but also the importance of community engagement and education in health. Throughout her journey, Terri shares valuable insights on overcoming ...

8 months ago

48 minutes

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Empowering Change: The DPC Launchpad Story

Send us a text This episode celebrates the successful inaugural DPC Launchpad Conference, highlighting how it fostered a sense of community among nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The reflections from the hosts reveal not only the achievements of the event but also the challenges faced and lessons learned for future conferences. • Emphasis on the importance of community in direct primary care • Speakers provided valuable insights across various topics • Overwhelmingly...

8 months ago

46 minutes

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From Pandemic Graduate to Direct Care Pioneer: Kathleen Trocki's Entrepreneurial Journey in Healthcare

Send us a text Discover how Kathleen Trocki turned her passion for patient care into a thriving direct primary care practice in Bradenton, Florida. With a wealth of experience from working in cardiac and intensive care units, Kathleen faced the unique challenge of graduating during the pandemic, only to dive headfirst into the high-pressure world of urgent care. Hear about the camaraderie and resilience that emerged among healthcare providers during this unprecedented time. Kathleen's journey...

1 year ago

37 minutes

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Breaking Free from Corporate Medicine: Krystle Dillon’s Journey to Direct Primary Care and Holistic Wellness

Send us a text What if you could transform your professional life and find a deeper sense of fulfillment? In this episode, Krystle Dillon, a nurse practitioner from Olivia, Minnesota, shares her awe-inspiring journey from a young certified nursing assistant to an established family nurse practitioner. Krystle dives into her evolving career, detailing the constraints she faced in hospital nursing and her discovery that building meaningful patient relationships was her true calling. She candidl...

1 year ago

54 minutes

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Overcoming Adversity: Lisa Magary’s Rise in Direct Primary Care

Send us a text What happens when a seasoned respiratory therapist transitions into a successful nurse practitioner and then takes the leap into entrepreneurship? Join us as Lisa Magary, DNP, ARNP, CPNP, FNP-BC shares her compelling journey, detailing how she navigated various roles in healthcare to create a Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice that is now thriving. Lisa's story is nothing short of inspiring, especially when she recounts overcoming a severe spinal cord injury to regain her abili...

1 year ago

37 minutes

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From Hospital Floors to Direct Primary Care Success: Tori Prendergast’s Inspiring Journey

Send us a text Ever wondered how a nurse transitions from hospital work to running a thriving direct primary care practice? Join us as we chat with Tori Prendergast, a family nurse practitioner from Northern Indiana, who shares her remarkable journey from being a float nurse to owning her own practice. Tori opens up about her father's mentorship, her determination to succeed, and how she managed to navigate the healthcare world without ever entangling with insurance companies. Discover the be...

1 year ago

41 minutes

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From Burnout to Breakthrough: Helen Tackitt’s Journey to a thriving Direct Primary Care Practice

Send us a text Can burnout lead to something profoundly positive? Join us as we sit down with Helen Tackitt, a remarkable nurse practitioner from Mebane, North Carolina, who proves it can. Helen’s journey from the high-pressure world of inpatient nursing to successfully opening her own direct primary care clinic is nothing short of inspiring. She shares how her initial career in urology and oncology, working at prestigious institutions like Duke and the Cleveland Clinic, eventually led her to...

1 year ago

59 minutes

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Matthew Simone’s Mission: Building Trust and Community in Direct Primary Care

Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to pivot from psychology to becoming a leading nurse practitioner? Join us as we chat with Matthew Simone from Homesteady Health, who shares his compelling journey from working in a psychiatric ICU in San Diego to pioneering a Direct Primary Care practice in Trumansburg, New York. Listen to Matthew's stories of serving in a native village in rural Alaska, tackling trauma cases in Philadelphia, and eventually settling in upstate New York to create a b...

1 year ago

47 minutes

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From Managed Care to Independent Practice: Jennifer Parker’s Journey to Direct Primary Care Entrepreneurship

Send us a text How can a nurse practitioner transition from a career in managed care to becoming a successful entrepreneur? Join us as Jennifer Parker, a dedicated NP from Newport Ritchie, Florida, shares her compelling story. Starting as an LPN and navigating her way to establishing her own Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice, Jennifer reveals the steps she took to prioritize patient care over insurance restrictions. From forming an LLC to setting up her clinic, this episode offers an in-dept...

1 year ago

37 minutes

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Transforming Patient Care: Brian Fretwell’s Journey from Emergency Medicine to Direct Primary Care Innovation

Send us a text Imagine stepping into the world of medicine not just to heal, but to transform the very fabric of healthcare. That's the story Brian Fretwell, Physician Assistant and founder of Direct Primary Care Associates, shares with us - a tale of shifting from the high-stakes arena of emergency medicine to pioneering a practice that puts patients and their needs first. Our conversation is a riveting journey through the challenges and triumphs of creating a care model that’s more personal...

1 year ago

48 minutes

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Redefining Patient Care: Alesha Logan's Journey to a Compassionate Direct Primary Care Practice

Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from traditional healthcare and pioneer a clinic centered around true patient care? Join us as Alesha Logan, DNP takes us through her transformation from a critical care nurse to a trailblazer in the Direct Primary Care (DPC) world. With a heart for service and an entrepreneurial spirit, Alesha unveils the ups and downs of launching her own DPC clinic, emphasizing the human touch in medicine and how faith helped her navigate th...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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Pioneering Direct Primary Care: Kelly Botta's Journey of Resilience and Innovation in Family Medicine

Send us a text When you're at the crossroads of your career, sometimes the road less traveled leads to the most fulfilling destinations. Kelly Botta, a Physician Assistant with a fire for change, invites us into her world where she transformed her professional trajectory from the confines of traditional medicine to the boundless horizons of her own direct primary care practice, Smarty Pants Medicine. Through her candid recount, we hear of a journey marked by burnout and bravery, as she naviga...

1 year ago

42 minutes

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Charting a New Course in Healthcare: Mandy DeMeritt's Leap from Corporate Medicine to Direct Primary Care Pioneer

Send us a text When Mandy DeMeritt, a spirited family nurse practitioner, decided to pivot from corporate medicine to launching her own direct primary care clinic, she carved a path through the healthcare wilderness that demanded resilience, innovation, and a holistic touch. Our conversation touches on Mandy's transformative journey from a pre-med student to a healthcare entrepreneur, shining a light on her dedication to treating the multifaceted health needs of her patients – body, mind, and...

1 year ago

38 minutes