Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP, the owner and CEO of Big Trees MD, joins the show to talk direct primary care with Medical Economics Editorial Director, Chris Mazzolini. Concepcion shares the story of her own personal transition from traditional, fee-for-service medicine, to starting her own direct primary care practice.

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Introduction to Direct Primary Care (00:00:00)  

Maryal Concepcion, MD, FAAFP, shares her vision of primary care as it relates to direct primary care (DPC).

Concepcion explains DPC and its differences from traditional fee-for-service medicine.

Discussion on the importance of community relationships in DPC and patient care.

Concepcion reflects on her experiences in traditional fee-for-service medicine.

Overview of Concepcion's medical education and her transition to attending physician.

Concepcion describes the limitations and frustrations in her fee-for-service practice.

Insights on corporate practices and the challenges faced by physicians.

Concepcion discusses starting a podcast as a way to share experiences and heal.

Concepcion explains how her DPC practice operates and its patient-centered focus.

Discussion on the steps taken to establish her DPC practice from scratch.

Concepcion talks about the importance of marketing and patient communication in DPC.

Overview of how Concepcion introduces DPC to patients and addresses their concerns.

Discussion on the importance of listening to patients and addressing their needs in healthcare.

Advice for listeners on taking the first steps toward transitioning from fee-for-service to DPC.

Introduction of various resources available for those interested in starting a DPC practice.

Emphasis on the supportive community available to DPC practitioners across the United States.

Thanking Maryal Concepcion for her insights and contributions to the discussion.