I still remember a stretch early in my career—barely two years out of residency—when I would sit in my car after clinic, hands on the steering wheel, and just cry. Not every day, but often enough that it started to feel like part of the routine. I was doing everything I thought I was supposed […]
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What Red Light Therapy Actually Is Red light therapy—more formally termed photobiomodulation (PBM)—has moved from dermatology clinics into the homes of many families. As pediatricians, particularly those practicing within an integrative framework, we are increasingly asked to interpret this modality: what it is, what it does, and whether it has a legitimate role in pediatric
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By Andrew Hertz, MD | Co-Founder & President, Zest Pediatric Network At Zest Pediatric Network, our mission is simple and urgent: Saving Pediatrics. Not just for the doctors who have dedicated their careers to children’s health — but also for the families who depend on them. This bold mission is why, for the second consecutive
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Listen to the podcast here: Marina & Phil’s practice updates Episode Summary: In this episode of the DPC Pediatricians podcast, Phil and Marina share candid updates on their own practices, including growth challenges and reaching patient capacity. They discuss the complexities of hiring, building the right compensation structure, and aligning new team members with the
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Listen to the podcast here: Our Favorite AI Scribes and How To Use Them Episode Summary: In this episode, Phil Boucher and Marina explore how AI scribes are transforming everyday pediatric practice. What once required hiring and managing a human scribe can now be handled by tools that integrate directly into the clinical workflow. They
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If you’ve ever wondered why some people will wait in the Costco gas line for 20 minutes to save $2.00 while others won’t blink at a $4.19/gallon price tag at the most convenient gas station, you’re already thinking about price elasticity—whether you realize it or not. What Is Price Elasticity? Price elasticity is a fancy
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Polyvagal theory has emerged over the past several decades as a prominent, though at times debated, framework for understanding the relationship between autonomic physiology, emotional regulation, and social behavior. For pediatricians—particularly those practicing within integrative or biopsychosocial models of care—the theory offers a useful lens through which to conceptualize how early experiences, relational environments, and
Setting prices for your pediatric DPC practice can feel both daunting and deeply personal. Unlike traditional fee-for-service medicine where insurers dictate reimbursement, in DPC we have both the freedom and responsibility to decide what our services are worth. That freedom is powerful, but it can also feel overwhelming when you’re starting out or adjusting your
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Listen to the podcast here: When Friends & Neighbors ask for free medical advice Episode Summary: In this episode, Phil and Marina tackle the all-too-common (and often frustrating) reality of curbside consults from friends, neighbors, and anyone with your phone number. They unpack the emotional tension behind these requests—why they can feel draining, where boundaries
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Listen to the podcast here: What Causes Attrition in Pediatric DPC? Episode Summary: In this episode of the DPC Pediatricians Podcast, Phil and Marina tackle a question every Direct Primary Care (DPC) pediatrician eventually faces: why do patients leave—and how often does it really happen? Drawing on five years of real-world experience, they unpack the
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