The Direct Care Movement | Season 2 Episode 3

Empowering Primary Care: Dr. Holmquist on Patient Satisfaction & Financial Freedom

In this episode of the Direct Care Movement podcast, Dr. Demetrio J. Aguila III welcomes Dr. Brent Holmquist, a direct primary care physician from Omaha, to explore the transition from conventional practice to direct primary care. Dr. Holmquist shares his journey from the traditional fee-for-service model to establishing his own practice, Good Life Medicine DPC, during the pandemic. Discover the challenges and triumphs of this shift, including the financial dynamics, patient care benefits, and the impact of direct care on medical professionals and patients alike. Gain insights into the business side of healthcare, as Dr. Holmquist discusses starting a practice, the importance of marketing, and the role of the Free Market Medical Association. Whether you’re a medical student, resident, or practicing physician, this episode offers valuable advice on navigating the world of direct primary care and making informed career choices.

Published on
February 12, 2025

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Chapters

  • 00:00 – The Direct Care Movement podcast dives into the intricacies of direct care

  • 00:45 – Dr. Holmquist started his own direct primary care practice in Omaha

  • 06:02 –What do you think the main driver of those frustrations was

  • 09:40 – The vast majority of patients at my clinic are middle class

  • 12:41 – Direct primary care makes care more affordable for average patient

  • 25:34 – What are the lessons that you’ve learned in terms of building the direct primary care practice?

  • 27:47 – Free Market Medical Association

  • 36:53 – What advice would you give to budding direct primary care physicians?

  • 42:06 – Connect with Dr. Holmquist