How to Start a DPC Practice and What to Expect

07/10/18 • 39 min

American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians

This podcast is a “tell all” about starting and maintaining a successful Direct Primary Care (DPC) practice; an interesting and less complex environment for family physicians. Chris Larson, DO is the CEO of Austin, Texas-based Euphoria Health DPC, which he founded three years ago. Dr. Larson provides answers to common DPC questions about start-up costs, number of patients in a typical practice, potential income, overhead costs, marketing a DPC practice, and contracting with labs and imaging facilities to get the best rates. This podcast was organized by the ACOFP Alternative Payment Model Committee.

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