The Foundations of Delivering Direct Pediatric Care As A Network

In this episode of "My DPC Story Podcast," host Dr. Maryal Concepcion interviews Dr. Drew Hertz, co-founder of Zest Pediatrics, a Direct Primary Care (DPC) network for pediatricians. Dr. Hertz shares insights on finding doctors for the Zest network using his familiarity with the pediatric community in Northeast Ohio. He addresses common concerns among doctors transitioning to DPC, such as attachment to Medicaid patients, financial instability, and skepticism about the model's success. Zest Pediatric Network provides support through financial guidance, promoting side gigs, and showcasing successful practices.Dr. Hertz emphasizes a comprehensive approach to pediatric care, integrating services like lactation consultants, dietitians, and psychologists to foster holistic family well-being. The episode delves into the importance of word-of-mouth and maintaining patient engagement to reduce churn. With over 100 practices, the pediatric DPC movement is rapidly growing, demonstrating significant patient satisfaction and healthcare cost savings.Tune in to this episode to learn about the Zest network's innovative approach to pediatric care, the DPC model's impact on work-life balance, and how it aims to revolutionize healthcare for pediatricians and their patients. Visit mydpcstorycom for more details.Meet the My DPC Story team at DPC Summit NOLA! Summit bundles are live: HERE the Physician Owner's PlannerThe "insurance is not healthcare" teeA digital tool bundle for your practice A website reviewA 50% off our $350 Patient Explainer VideoPlus a chance to win an hour with Dr. Concepcion.  Cooperative of American Physicians or CAP. Learn more about the medical malpractice company used by Dr. Maryal Concepcion since 2021 at capphysicians.com or by calling 800-356-5672.Guava Health. A premium patient experience, pulling data from EHRs and wearables, helping  see the full picture and uncover root causes to deliver personalized care. ZION HealthShare. Get peace of mind for major medical events without going back into the insurance maze.  Hint AI helps you move faster through every stage of the patient visit. Hint AI Chat lets you ask questions about a patient's chart and instantly surface relevant notes, labs, and clinical history. Learn more at hint.com/ai.Support the showGET your FREE MONTHLY BUSINESS TOOL DOWNLOADBecome A My DPC Story PATREON MEMBER! SPONSOR THE PODMy DPC Story VOICEMAIL! DPC SWAG!FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube