by Jason Farmer | Aug 4, 2026 | Growth Strategy
DPC membership has grown nearly 900 percent since 2017. The business model works in the right practice. Whether it works in yours is a calculation, not a conviction. Key TakeawaysAAFP data put the average DPC panel at 413 patients and average full-time DPC physician...
by Jason Farmer | Jul 24, 2026 | Growth Strategy
PE consolidation in orthopedics has slowed from its 2019-2022 peak but has not stopped – 14 active U.S. platform MSOs were operating in mid-2026. The decision to sell is irreversible. The evaluation deserves more structure than most groups bring to it. Key...
by Jason Farmer | Jun 15, 2026 | Growth Strategy
The membership model promises smaller panels, longer visits, and freedom from claims. The math can work. Whether it works for your practice depends on numbers most physicians never run before they leap. Key TakeawaysDPC is growing fast, but growth in the model is not...
by Jason Farmer | May 23, 2026 | Growth Strategy
One study of physical therapy for chronic pain found an attendance rate of 73 percent and a self-discharge rate of 55 percent. Acquisition is only half the problem. Key TakeawaysPhysical therapy utilization for low back pain is low – published estimates put the...
by Jason Farmer | May 7, 2026 | Growth Strategy
EEG and electrodiagnostic studies are among the few ancillary services where a neurology practice can provide the clinical work and capture the technical and professional components. The compliance framework is tighter than most owners realize. Key TakeawaysNCS codes...
by Jason Farmer | Apr 12, 2026 | Growth Strategy
A full schedule is an argument for hiring. It is not a plan. The practices that add a physician well pass three tests first — demand, capacity, and cash — and start the clock far earlier than feels necessary. Key TakeawaysThe median physician search took 118 days to...
