Feeling burned out from trading your time and energy for a paycheck can push you to rethink what success really looks like. In this episode, we’re joined by our favorite savvy physician, Dr. Disha Spath, to talk about pivoting from burnout in insurance-based primary care to launching a direct primary care (DPC) clinic. Dr. Disha shares how reflecting on her purpose led her to recommit to being a primary care doctor while confronting a scarcity mindset and financially preparing for a startup phase marked by limited income, student loans, and marketing demands. She breaks down DPC using a Netflix vs. Blockbuster analogy. The conversation also explores concerns about two-tier care, New York’s DPC legal landscape, how patients can still use insurance for labs, specialists, and surgeries, and her new patient-facing podcast aimed at combating health misinformation. Tune in now to hear how redefining your model and your mindset can help you build a career aligned with your values.

[00:06:28] Physician Burnout and Financial Journey to Career Pivot
[00:08:48] Why Dr. Disha Chose Direct Primary Care Over Insurance-Based Medicine
[00:09:53] Overcoming Scarcity Mindset and Building Savings for a Practice Startup
[00:13:16] What Is Direct Primary Care? 
[00:19:03] Direct Primary Care Criticism, Legal Concerns, and Two-Tier Healthcare Debate
[00:24:38] Startup Money Mistakes to Avoid When Launching a Medical Practice
[00:28:46] Women Physicians, Practice Ownership, and Financial Independence
[00:36:23] How Direct Primary Care Covers Labs, Specialists, and Ongoing Care

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