Podcast

Listen to the podcast here: How Do I Handle Mistakes in DPC? In this podcast episode of DPC Pediatricians, Phil and Marina discuss what it means when a Direct Primary Care practice reaches a full patient panel and the strategic decisions that follow. They explore how every physician’s definition of “full” is different, balancing patient […]

Listen to the podcast here: When my Panel is full.. What Next? Episode Summary: In this podcast episode of DPC Pediatricians, Phil and Marina discuss what it means when a Direct Primary Care practice reaches a full patient panel and the strategic decisions that follow. They explore how every physician’s definition of “full” is different,

Listen to the podcast episode here: Weaving Integrative Medicine into Pediatric DPC In this episode of the DPC Pediatricians Podcast, Phil and Marina explore how integrative medicine fits naturally within the Direct Primary Care model by discussing the distinctions and overlap between lifestyle medicine, functional medicine, and integrative medicine. Marina explains how integrative pediatrics combines

Listen to the podcast here: Do I need a Competitive Edge in DPC Episode Summary: In this podcast episode of DPC Pediatricians Phil and Marina tackle a common question among physicians considering or building a Direct Primary Care (DPC) pediatric practice: do you need a unique niche or “competitive edge” to succeed? They discuss why

Listen to the podcast here: Should I Increase My Prices? In this podcast episode, Phil and Marina discuss one of the most uncomfortable but important topics in Direct Primary Care: raising membership prices. They challenge the common advice that physicians should avoid price increases and simply see more patients, arguing that this mindset undermines the

Listen to the podcast here: Dealing with Entitled Patients Episode Summary: In this episode, Phil and Marina discuss the challenge of dealing with entitled or difficult patients in a Direct Primary Care pediatric practice. Using recent real-world examples, they explore how unrealistic expectations, manipulative behavior, and misunderstandings can create emotional and operational strain for physicians.

Listen to the podcast here: How to Plan for Summertime Growth Episode Summary: In this episode of DPC Pediatricians, Phil and Marina discuss how DPC practices can use the slower summer season as an opportunity for growth and innovation. Phil shares his idea for an ADHD “tune-up” program focused on improving sleep, nutrition, exercise, routines,

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

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

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