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How many patients will follow me into DPC?
Physicians transitioning from traditional, insurance-based practice have reported a wide spectrum of success in having existing patients sign up for their DPC practice--from 0-25% based on many factors. But, an average for many private practice doctors (transitioning their entire practice to DPC) is in the 5-15% of their panel in the first 6-12 months of DPC practice. Employed doctors, especially in a hospital or a large practice, have reported less.
Your success will be very dependent on how well you notify and market to your current patient population.
WHICH PATIENTS WILL FOLLOW? Many physicians have noted that the patients they thought would definitely follow them did not, and some of the ones they did not expect to follow them did. Market to every patient in the same way, as you never know who is really understanding the value of what you are doing.
BLOWBACK. You may experience some negative feedback from patients about your leaving traditional practice or not accepting their insurance plans. Expect some anger and frustration. You will have some patients that just will not understand why you are doing this and ones that feel you are probably just trying to make extra money. Try not to overwhelm yourself in appeasing these patients. Do your best to explain your “why” and move on. Many times, these patients come around later, especially when they find that continuing in traditional practice is not as great as they imagined. Word of mouth travels fast and your biggest supporters may actually sway these patients to come back to you, even years later. Do not engage angry patients. Be gentle and let them know that you understand that this model is not for everyone but that you feel it is right for you, your patients, and your family. (See Reaction From Patients for more information.)
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How many patients will follow me into DPC?
Physicians transitioning from traditional, insurance-based practice have reported a wide spectrum of success in having existing patients sign up for their DPC practice--from 0-25% based on many factors. But, an average for many private practice doctors (transitioning their entire practice to DPC) is in the 5-15% of their panel in the first 6-12 months of DPC practice. Employed doctors, especially in a hospital or a large practice, have reported less.
Your success will be very dependent on how well you notify and market to your current patient population.
WHICH PATIENTS WILL FOLLOW? Many physicians have noted that the patients they thought would definitely follow them did not, and some of the ones they did not expect to follow them did. Market to every patient in the same way, as you never know who is really understanding the value of what you are doing.
BLOWBACK. You may experience some negative feedback from patients about your leaving traditional practice or not accepting their insurance plans. Expect some anger and frustration. You will have some patients that just will not understand why you are doing this and ones that feel you are probably just trying to make extra money. Try not to overwhelm yourself in appeasing these patients. Do your best to explain your “why” and move on. Many times, these patients come around later, especially when they find that continuing in traditional practice is not as great as they imagined. Word of mouth travels fast and your biggest supporters may actually sway these patients to come back to you, even years later. Do not engage angry patients. Be gentle and let them know that you understand that this model is not for everyone but that you feel it is right for you, your patients, and your family. (See Reaction From Patients for more information.)