Have you ever wondered how a healthcare practice can thrive by focusing on lifestyle medicine and visionary leadership?

On this episode of Practice Freedom, join Mark as he sits down with Dr. Dave Donohue, the mastermind behind Progressive Health of Delaware and Poplar Care, to reveal the secrets of integrating lifestyle changes into primary care. We dive into the future of healthcare, and Dr. Donohue shares his perspective on the symbiotic relationship between mission-driven work and the quest for profitability.

Navigating healthcare entrepreneurship requires more than just medical knowledge. It's about balancing financial acumen with a passion for patient care. Throughout their discussion, Dr. Donohue and Mark explore the elements that sustain a successful practice, from innovative billing strategies to effectively using physician assistants and nurse practitioners. We also tackle the challenges of attracting new patients and staying ahead of regulatory compliance. We offer insights for any healthcare leader aiming to make an impact without compromising the bottom line.

But what about the human element in healthcare? We delve into creating a culture of accountability and excellence among top-tier talent. Dr. Donohue explains the need for strategies that support provider well-being and job satisfaction, especially during the Great Resignation. We look at revenue generation beyond traditional models, examining the potential of value-based care and ancillary services to enhance primary care profitability.

Don’t miss this conversation that bridges the gap between healthcare innovation and business savvy.

• Dr. Dave Donohue on merging lifestyle medicine with primary care to improve patient health and healthcare profitability
• Strategies for attracting patients to a practice focused on non-pharmacological health solutions, including marketing challenges
• The balance between visionary leadership and practical business management in a healthcare setting
• Addressing provider accountability, job satisfaction, and the impact of the Great Resignation on healthcare practices
• Innovative revenue generation in healthcare through value-based care models and ancillary services like intensive cardiac rehab
• The importance of aligning team culture with a practice's mission for sustainable growth and profitability
• Dr. Donohue's role as CEO of Poplar Care and CMO of Progressive Health of Delaware, focusing on lifestyle medicine in primary care

• Poplar Care’s website: www.poplar.care
• Connect with Dr. Dave Donohue on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Dave-donohue-0704941

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