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The Direct Care Podcast For Specialists

The Direct Care Podcast For Specialists

By: Tea Nguyen DPM
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Learn why and how to start an insurance-free, hassle-free Direct Specialty Care practice that lets you provide care your way for your patients without middlemen hosted by Dr. Tea Nguyen.

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Episodes
  • Hill Health Law Group with Amanda Hill
    Jun 30 2026

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    What if the biggest threat to your practice isn’t insurance—it’s the contracts you sign without fully understanding them?

    In this episode, I sit down with healthcare attorney Amanda Hill of Hill Health Law Group to talk about the legal blind spots doctors often overlook when building a private practice. We discuss employment agreements, vendor contracts, side hustles, non-competes, contractor vs. employee classifications, and why direct care physicians still need strong legal foundations.

    If you're building a practice, negotiating opportunities, or protecting your future, this conversation will help you avoid costly mistakes and lead with confidence.

    Support the show

    Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here. Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600). Get started now!

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    Build Your Profitable Direct Pay Package get on my email list to be the first to know about the next live coaching session here

    For specialists tired on insurance and ready to do something about it. If you're ready to open but don't know where to start, take the readiness assessment and book a clarity call here.

    Join the Direct Care Society, a private WhatsApp community here. Ads free!

    • EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice
    • Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm
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    56 mins
  • You're Not Stuck — You're Scattered
    Jun 23 2026

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    You don't need another strategy. You need fewer distractions.

    If you've been telling yourself, "I'm working nonstop, but nothing seems to move," this episode is for you.

    The problem may not be a lack of effort—it may be a lack of focus. Today, I share why so many doctors feel stuck when they're actually scattered, and how narrowing your attention to the few things that truly matter can change everything. We'll talk about the 80/20 rule, hiring help, intentional rest, and building a practice that grows without draining you.

    Because growth doesn't come from doing more. It comes from focusing on less.


    Direct Care Society® - Readiness Assessment Form

    Support the show

    Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here. Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600). Get started now!

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    Build Your Profitable Direct Pay Package get on my email list to be the first to know about the next live coaching session here

    For specialists tired on insurance and ready to do something about it. If you're ready to open but don't know where to start, take the readiness assessment and book a clarity call here.

    Join the Direct Care Society, a private WhatsApp community here. Ads free!

    • EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice
    • Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm
    • More resources teadpm.com
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    18 mins
  • The Offer Is the Answer
    Jun 16 2026

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    Do you keep telling yourself you need more credentials, another certification, or even an MBA before you can build a successful direct care practice?

    In this episode, I challenge that belief and show you why the missing piece isn’t more education—it’s a clear offer. I break down the three types of direct care offers, why packages outperform fee-for-service, and the six elements every compelling offer needs. If patients seem confused, pricing feels awkward, or growth feels slow, this episode will help you create the clarity that turns expertise into a thriving practice.

    Support the show

    Direct Care Launch Course: A self-guided course to your Direct Care practice now available here. Summer Special: You will receive additional 6 live group coaching support (value $3600). Get started now!

    ---

    Build Your Profitable Direct Pay Package get on my email list to be the first to know about the next live coaching session here

    For specialists tired on insurance and ready to do something about it. If you're ready to open but don't know where to start, take the readiness assessment and book a clarity call here.

    Join the Direct Care Society, a private WhatsApp community here. Ads free!

    • EMR I'm currently using in my Direct Care practice Simple Practice
    • Find me on LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/teadpm
    • More resources teadpm.com
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
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