Episode Details

In this episode, Barbara discuss: 

• Broken Volume-Based System: The traditional insurance-driven model pushes doctors to prioritize volume over relationships, leading to rushed visits, excessive documentation, and widespread burnout. 

• Shift to New Models: Many physicians are quietly transitioning to concierge, direct primary care, and telehealth-based practices to reclaim time, autonomy, and deeper patient connections. 

• Patients Want Real Attention: Patients increasingly value time, access, and being truly heard, are often willing to pay for it, and this demand is fueling a broader transition away from the old model. 

Key Takeaways: 

“The real risk isn’t that you leave insurance and fail. The real risk is that you stay in a model that guarantees burnout.” 

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