Moderator ventana Posted October 19, 2020 Moderator Share Posted October 19, 2020 Long time posters know that for about 4-5 years I ran a private house call medicine practice, was great, but 60+ hour weeks and desire for a life combined with arrival of first child had me close it. Now I am again at crossroads and thinking of an office based medicare only practice, combined with a bit or a subscription service (somehow, still working out details) OTP, direct billing and no supervision are big parts of this but those appear to be in the works is this nuts??? (I think I am loosing my mind) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgriffiths Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 1 hour ago, ventana said: is this nuts??? (I think I am loosing my mind) well get a spring washer to hold that nut so your mind doesn't keep loosening!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas5814 Posted October 19, 2020 Share Posted October 19, 2020 I don't think its nuts. Not only has COVID consumed our personal and professional lives it has made us subject to the control of untold numbers of "experts". It might be nice to be in an environment where you have some control of how things are done. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted October 19, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted October 19, 2020 2 hours ago, sas5814 said: I don't think its nuts. Not only has COVID consumed our personal and professional lives it has made us subject to the control of untold numbers of "experts". It might be nice to be in an environment where you have some control of how things are done. yeah, thinking myself and one part timer can run a practice, course the issues about darn supervision and payment for such is another issue.... but just want to control my own destiny ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator rev ronin Posted October 19, 2020 Administrator Share Posted October 19, 2020 7 hours ago, ventana said: course the issues about darn supervision and payment for such is another issue.... but just want to control my own destiny ... Been looking at what it would take to do a PA-only DPC practice here in Washington. I'm putting that thought on pause until our OTP improvements go into effect next July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted October 20, 2020 Moderator Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, rev ronin said: Been looking at what it would take to do a PA-only DPC practice here in Washington. I'm putting that thought on pause until our OTP improvements go into effect next July. A friend of mine does that. has several docs, PAs, and NPs on his staff. Look at Lacamas family medical group in Camas , WA. Scott would probably be happy to discuss it with you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRate Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 On 10/19/2020 at 4:25 AM, ventana said: is this nuts??? (I think I am loosing my mind) Nope, do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meddeb Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Absolutely, take the leap!! this is probably the most sane approach to practicing medicine. Open up a direct primary care practice and offer telemedicine and housecalls through a membership-based practice; you have autonomy, and a great relationship with your patients while practicing medicine the way we were trained! I opened a DPC practice just as Covid hit our nation and have survived and thrived through it all. www.medicinadpc.com 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator ventana Posted October 20, 2020 Author Moderator Share Posted October 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Meddeb said: Absolutely, take the leap!! this is probably the most sane approach to practicing medicine. Open up a direct primary care practice and offer telemedicine and housecalls through a membership-based practice; you have autonomy, and a great relationship with your patients while practicing medicine the way we were trained! I opened a DPC practice just as Covid hit our nation and have survived and thrived through it all. www.medicinadpc.com please tell me more specifically population catchment unsure my area has the population to support it, but I see the way some americans are so foolish with money and I think 'maybe' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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