In this episode of the Concierge Medical Marketing Podcast, host Steven Schwartz interviews Tina Patel Gunaldo, founder of Collaborate for Health. Tina shares her journey from physical therapy to focusing on interprofessional collaboration in healthcare. The conversation emphasizes the importance of teamwork in achieving better patient outcomes, the characteristics of high-performing teams, and the role of community in patient care. Tina provides practical advice for small medical practices on building effective teams and highlights the significance of including patients in discussions about their care. The episode concludes with resources for developing high-performing teams in healthcare settings.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Team Building in Healthcare

01:37 Tina's Journey: From Physical Therapy to Team Collaboration

05:48 The Science of Teaming: Knowledge, Skills, and Application

07:43 Building Healthy Teams in Small Practices

10:26 30 Characteristics of High-Performing Teams

16:09 The Importance of Community in Healthcare

21:41 Understanding Patient No-Show Rates

27:03 Involving Patients in Team Discussions

30:37 Creating Effective Communication Pathways

35:11 Conclusion: The Future of Team-Based Care

In this episode of the Concierge Medical Marketing Podcast, host Steven Schwartz interviews Dr. Penni Vachon, a nurse practitioner and owner of DPC Launchpad. Dr. Vachon shares her journey from traditional insurance-based practice to establishing a Direct Primary Care (DPC) model, emphasizing the importance of holistic care and patient relationships. The conversation covers the challenges of transitioning to DPC, marketing strategies, and the significance of mentorship in the DPC community. Dr. Vachon also discusses the recent DPC Launchpad conference, offering insights into the future of healthcare and the growing trend of DPC practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Penny Vachon

01:31 Transitioning from Traditional to Direct Primary Care

05:56 The Benefits of Direct Primary Care

09:29 Advocacy and Coordination of Care

10:34 Managing Patient Panels and Complexity

12:54 Marketing Strategies for Growth

17:32 Challenges in Starting a DPC Practice

19:20 DPC Launchpad: Educating Future Practitioners

24:16 Advice for Aspiring DPC Practitioners

28:13 Setting Boundaries with Patients

30:09 Finding Work-Life Balance

34:00 The Future of Direct Primary Care

In this episode of the Concierge Medical Marketing Podcast, host Steven Schwartz interviews Andrea Sebaihi, an expert in providing medication access and affordability for concierge medical and Direct Primary Care (DPC) practices through ManifestRx. They discuss how ManifestRx operates, the benefits it offers to both practices and patients, and share success stories of how it has positively impacted DPC practices. The conversation also touches on marketing strategies for growth in the healthcare sector and concludes with insights on supporting practices in their mission to improve healthcare delivery.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Concierge Medical Practices

03:23 Understanding ManifestRx and Its Benefits

06:30 The Role of Medications in DPC Practices

09:22 Success Stories and Impact on Practices

12:28 Marketing Strategies for Growth

15:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts