About this episode
Today host Dr. Maryal Concepcion, MD FAAFP interviews Dr. Teresa Lovins, MD FAAFP and a nationally recognized family physician and owner of Lovin My Health Direct Primary Care (DPC) in Columbus, Indiana. Dr. Lovins shares her journey from traditional fee-for-service medicine to the DPC model, highlighting how DPC restores physician joy, prevents burnout, and strengthens doctor-patient relationships. She dispels common DPC myths, discusses the model’s affordability and accessibility, and explains how DPC empowers doctors to provide comprehensive, personalized care—including to patients without insurance. Dr. Lovins also offers insights on running a micro DPC practice, fostering community among independent physicians, and recent legislative wins that allow HSA funds for DPC memberships. With her candid perspective, Dr. Lovins demonstrates why DPC is a viable, rewarding option for family medicine physicians and patients alike. Tune in for first-hand advice, community-building tips, and a hopeful outlook on the future of primary care. THE ONLY AAFP PRESIDENT-ELECT CANDIDATE THIS YEAR who actively sees patients and has seen both insurance and non-insurance driven models IS DR. TERESA LOVINS. CONTACT YOUR AAFP DELEGATE, TELL THEM WHY YOU NEED THEM TO VOTE FOR DR. LOVINS AND HELP ENSURE THE FUTURE OF FAMILY MEDICINE HAS DR. LOVINS AT THE HELM ADVOCATING FOR THE FUTURE OF FAMILY MEDICINE WHERE ALL MODELS OF FAMILY MEDICINE ARE CELEBRATED.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Dr. Lorna Breen FoundationA note from Maryal on Physician Suicide Awareness DayOsprey CFO handles your DPC financial infrastructure so you can focus on patients and growth. Get your FREE Osprey + My DPC Story Financial Decision Tree HERE. Register for Hint Summit 2026: 4/8–11/26. Get $75 off w/ MYDPCSTORY through March 31 at summit.hint.com. DPC gives you autonomy. But autonomy without financial clarity becomes stress in disguise.Cash flow. Owner pay. Hiring timing. Tax strategy.These aren’t afterthoughts. They’re what protect your freedom long term.Contact Osprey CFO to see how they can help you handle the financial infrastructure of your DPC so you can stay focused on patients and growing your practice. Earn money WHILE running your DPC! Join SERMO
