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Digital Nomad PhysiciansUnderstanding Medicare Non-Covered Services for PhysiciansHey guys, Dr. Mo here with Digital Nomad Physicians! In today's episode, we're diving into a frequently asked question regarding Medicare non-covered services. Whether you’re in the U.S. or an international physician building a practice abroad, understanding what you can bill directly to patients without opting out of Medicare is crucial. I’ll walk you through the details of what's covered under Medicare and what isn't, helping you strategize effectively. Additionally, I'll share insights on health coaching, lifestyle advice, and billing intricacies to ensure you're compliant while creating a thriving practice. 2025-07-2807 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansNavigating Career Disappointments in Clinical MedicineHey everyone, Dr. Mo here from Digital Nomad Physicians! In this episode, I'm strolling through my new property in Bend, Oregon, reflecting on the eye-opening journey of locum positions and the bittersweet end to our two-month stay. We're diving deep into managing job expectations and the inevitable disappointment that can arise when reality doesn't match our ideals, particularly within the medical field. Whether you're navigating the complexities of a large medical group or contemplating moving to a cash-based practice, it's crucial to assess your expectations, priorities, and the necessary changes to better align with personal g...2025-07-2514 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDiscovering Bend, Oregon - A Physician's Adventure and Locum WorkHey guys! Join me as I delve into our two-month adventure in Bend, Oregon, where my wife embarked on her very first locum tenens gig in rheumatology. She was anxious diving into this new experience, but the supportive environment and surprisingly manageable workload made a world of difference. From less city chaos to an inviting community, this journey has been an eye-opener. We'll chat about the challenges we faced, the perks that Bend offers, and whether a change in scenery might work for you too. For more insights on crafting a flexible, rewarding medical career, check out our coaching...2025-07-2110 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansLessons Learned from Shutting Down My First Walk-In Clinic AttemptWelcome back to the channel, folks! In this episode, I take you through my journey with a walk-in clinic in Long Beach, California, a venture that ultimately didn't work out but taught me invaluable lessons. From tackling city zoning regulations to battling unexpected construction costs, there were countless challenges. But every setback is a setup for a comeback, right? Join me as I reflect on what went wrong, what I learned, and how I'm applying those lessons to future projects. If you're considering opening your own clinic or just curious about the behind-the-scenes of medical entrepreneurship, this...2025-07-1810 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow Physicians Can Pivot and Thrive AnywhereIn this episode of Digital Nomad Physician, Dr. Mo dives into why a career in medicine isn’t “just another job.” You’ll hear how your clinical training gives you a rock-solid foundation—whether it’s practicing general medicine, exploring roles in AI consulting or real estate, or even serving as a coroner. Learn how your people-skills, data chops, and ability to handle high-stress situations open doors in industries you’ve never even considered. If you’ve ever felt stuck in your specialty or worried about “what if,” hit play and discover the stash of career gold that’s been right behind you...2025-06-2809 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansConquering Financial Fears as a Physician and How to Plan for the Future Hey there, it's Dr. Mo. In today's podcast episode, I'm diving deep into personal financial fears—sharing my own experiences of climbing out of debt and building a stable financial future. From growing up witnessing financial ruin to racking up $150k in debt, my journey to financial independence wasn't easy, but it taught me a lot. I'll talk about building good spending habits, investing wisely, and understanding that most financial fears stem from our upbringing and the stories we tell ourselves. Plus, I'll share my current financial landscape and my plans for future investments. If you're a physician or...2025-06-1611 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhat You Don't Know About Concierge Medical PracticesIs a concierge medical practice the key to more freedom in medicine or is it just another version of being tied down? In this episode, I break down the real-world pros and cons of concierge models for physicians, nurse practitioners, and other clinicians considering a pivot from the traditional healthcare system. We talk about: What a concierge model actually is (and how it's different from DPC or cash-pay telemedicine) The benefits: smaller patient panels, consistent revenue, deeper patient relationships The challenges: 24/7 access expectations, higher-touch service, and Medicare restrictions 2025-06-0711 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansPracticing Telemedicine Abroad, Legal Rules for US Doctors Seeing US PatientsCan you live abroad and still practice medicine virtually with your U.S.-based patients? In this episode, I break down the rules, regulations, and risks of doing telemedicine while living or traveling outside the U.S. Whether you're billing Medicare, running a cash-based virtual clinic, or just taking occasional consults while abroad, there are a few key legal and operational considerations you need to know. I cover: Why your location doesn’t matter — the patient’s does Medicare restrictions for doctors practicing abroad What to do if your malpra...2025-06-0209 minDigital Nomad Physicians30 Telemedicine Ideas You Haven’t Thought Of As a Doctor, NP, or NDNot sure what kind of telemedicine service to offer? In this episode, I share 30 unique niche practice ideas for doctors, PAs, naturopaths, NPs, and health coaches who want to build a cash-based telehealth clinic or virtual consulting business. These are low-risk, high-impact telemedicine specialties that don't require insurance billing and can be done entirely online. Whether you're coming from hospital medicine, radiology, psychiatry, or primary care, there’s a virtual clinic model here for you. I cover: Why generalist telehealth is hard to sell What makes a great cash-based niche How to launch a no...2025-05-2617 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansUnderstanding Healthcare Billing & Why Some Specialties Make More MoneyIn this episode Dr. Mo breaks down the fundamentals of healthcare billing for cash-based and digital nomad physicians. You’ll learn how billing compares to the traditional insurance model, key steps to set up your own streamlined system, and tips to keep your practice running smoothly from anywhere in the world. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to refine your process, this guide will help you avoid surprises and focus on patient care. Here are all the products and services I name in this podcast episode: Auphonic (audio processor) https://auphonic.com/...2025-05-2311 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow and Why to Raise Your Prices as a Doctor or Health CoachIn this episode, I’m breaking down why you don’t need a “good” reason to raise your prices and how to do it without guilt. Whether you're running a cash-based medical practice, a virtual clinic, or offering health coaching, pricing is one of the most powerful tools you have to shape your business and serve better. I share my personal experiences raising prices over time, the mindset shifts that helped me do it, and how to handle the fear of losing clients. It’s about growth, confidence, and helping your best clients get the best outcomes. If...2025-05-1907 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansChoosing to be Child Free - Life Without ChildrenI decided many years ago that I would be childfree or childless. Today I'll reflect on that decision with my partner. She has her own opinions on the topic. It's just as hard to decide to have kids these days as deciding to not have them. This isn't advice for anyone but I just want to voice my support for anyone else in my shoes. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Dr. Ashori Private Practice: https://drashori.com Dr. Ashori Walk-In Clinic: ht...2025-05-1848 minDigital Nomad Physicians3 Big Reasons Doctors Get Sued & How To Prevent ItMalpractice happens—even to good doctors. In this episode, I break down the three biggest drivers of lawsuits against physicians and nurse practitioners, based on what I’ve seen and studied in this space. Whether you're practicing virtually or in-person, these risks are real—and avoidable. 1. Communication + Documentation: Patients sue when they feel blindsided. Explain things clearly and document well. 2. Missing Acute Conditions: If something might be urgent, don’t miss it. Create safety nets in your workflow. 3. Loss to Follow-Up: Never assume the patient will return. Have a system in place to close th...2025-05-1210 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhat I Would Do If I Were a Resident AgainIn this episode I rewind time and imagine myself back in residency. I share the top lessons I’d take into my training all over again—everything from clarifying why you went into medicine in the first place, to facing your biggest fears and misconceptions, to mapping out your future career path so you don’t get stuck in a rut. I also talk about how medicine is likely to change in the coming years and what that means for your choice of specialty, work-life balance, and long-term financial health. Whether you’re a current resident, a med student, or a sea...2025-05-1108 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansOutsourcing Tasks as a Physician Using FiverrIn this episode, I get real about my experiences hiring freelancers on Fiverr, Upwork, and OnlineJobs.ph. As a physician trying to grow a cash-based, online medical brand, outsourcing seemed like the obvious move—but I learned the hard way that it takes more than clicking "buy" on a gig. I talk about the most common pitfalls, how to communicate better with freelancers, and how outsourcing can actually become a superpower if done right. Whether you're starting your virtual clinic or scaling your content game, this one's for you. Want help building your virtual medical pr...2025-05-0608 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansBranding Voice Tips for Cash-Based and Virtual PracticesIf you’re running a virtual practice, cash-based clinic, or building your online brand as a physician — you need to figure out your branding voice. This episode breaks down exactly what that means — and no, it’s not just how you sound. It’s about how you show up, how your audience feels about your content, and whether they trust you enough to book a visit or buy your service. I share why consistency across YouTube, social, and your website is non-negotiable — and how mismatching your online vibe with your real-life practice can cost you patients (or...2025-04-2809 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansMedicare Billing for Cash-Based Clinics | What You Need to KnowIf you’re building a cash-based medical practice, you’re probably dreading the billing headaches — especially when it comes to Medicare. In this episode, I break down exactly what it takes to bill Medicare Part B if you decide to be a non-participating provider (and why it might still be a pain). I also cover the difference between Part B and Part C (Medicare Advantage), what you legally have to do, and how to decide if outsourcing your Medicare billing makes sense. I share two companies I researched — CollaborateMD and AdvancedMD — plus tips on super bills, EHR...2025-04-2105 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansMedicare & Cash Pay Medicine: What Every Doctor Needs to KnowIn this episode, I break down the messy world of Medicare and cash-based practices — because if you’re building a private medical practice or a walk-in clinic like me, you’re gonna run into this headache. I cover the 3 main options every physician faces: Ignore Medicare patients completely Officially opt out (and what that really means) Become a non-participating provider (and the billing mess that comes with it) It’s complicated — even if you hire a lawyer. I explain how Part B vs. Part C (Medicare Advantage) changes the game, what you legally HAVE to bill, and...2025-04-1408 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDesign Your Medical Practice From Scratch - Don't Imitate a Failing ModelMost private practice doctors are just copying the traditional healthcare model—but why? The mainstream system is broken, inefficient, and frustrating for both doctors and patients. If you’re launching your cash-based or virtual medical practice, you don’t have to do things the old way. In this episode, I challenge you to rethink every part of your practice, including: How patients actually find you (hint: it's not through your website) Scheduling & payments (you don’t need a front desk or an EHR) Intake forms (do patients really want them?) Lab & imaging results (how to present them in a...2025-04-0711 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDoctors Are Leaving Medicine – But You Don't Have ToA physician recently shared a post about how medicine is a minefield—you can do everything right and still get sued, blamed, or burned out. The system makes it easier to destroy doctors than to support them, and many are leaving for good. But instead of waiting for change, what if you made a shift? Some medical settings are more supportive than others Switching specialties or clinical settings can make a huge difference There are many non-clinical career options Cash-based care (concierge, DPC, or fee-for-service) provides more freedom I also share my personal experience: How...2025-03-3106 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Build a Flexible Walk-In Clinic That Works for YouI just signed the lease on my 500 sq ft clinic space in Long Beach, and I'm thinking a lot about what kind of practice I want to build. Instead of locking myself into a rigid model, I’m keeping things flexible—giving myself the option to shift between a cash-based walk-in clinic, urgent care, or even direct primary care. Why flexibility matters when starting a medical practice: You can adjust based on patient demand You’re not stuck with a model that doesn’t work for you You can scale up or down depending on how much pat...2025-03-2405 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhy I’m Starting a Cash-Based Walk-In ClinicI’ve been getting this question a lot—why start a brick-and-mortar cash-based walk-in clinic when I already have a virtual practice? Here’s my honest answer—money, ego, testing a model, and building something meaningful for my local community in Long Beach. I talk about the risks, the overhead, and why I’m not abandoning virtual medicine or the digital nomad life. My virtual practice will still focus on health coaching and healthy aging—but this clinic is me testing a model that might be scalable (or might just lose me a bunch of money 😅).2025-03-2207 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansI'm Building a Cash Pay Walk-In ClinicWhat’s up, everyone? It’s Dr. Mo from Digital Nomad Physician. Quick update—consults are paused for the next two months while I dive into something new and super exciting. I’m opening a cash-pay walk-in clinic in Long Beach, California. No insurance. Simple pricing. Quick access. And honestly… I couldn’t find another clinic like it out there. In this episode, I’m walking you through why I’m doing it, the steps so far (permits, contractors, medical supplies, ADA compliance), and all the headaches of setting up a private practice from scratch. If you’ve...2025-03-2106 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansNew Medical Practice? A GPO Can Help You With All the Supplies and Services You NeedIf you’re thinking about starting a cash-based, physical medical practice, there’s one term you should know: GPO (Group Purchasing Organization). A GPO helps you save money by negotiating bulk discounts on medical supplies, medications, office essentials, waste disposal, and even malpractice insurance. Instead of setting up contracts with multiple vendors yourself, you get instant access to lower prices through these organizations. Pros: Streamlined purchasing Discounted rates on supplies & services Access to vendors that typically work with larger organizations Cons: Some GPOs have membership fees (though most don’t) Less flexibility in pro...2025-03-1705 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Set Clear Patient Expectations For a Smoother Medical PracticeManaging a medical practice shouldn’t feel like an uphill battle. One of the best ways to minimize burnout, reduce malpractice risk, and improve patient satisfaction is by setting clear expectations from the start. In this episode, I’ll break down practical strategies for streamlining patient interactions, improving communication, and making care more seamless—for both you and your patients. We’ll cover: How to set boundaries without feeling like the bad guy Why clear policies help both you and your patients The role of informed consent in reducing liability How to structure your workflow to avoid frustrati...2025-03-1012 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansRunning a Safe & Compliant Asynchronous Telehealth Practice - Telemedicine LawsTelemedicine has changed how physicians interact with patients, but can you legally run a virtual-only practice using text-based (asynchronous) communication? Some states allow it, while others require audio or video visits before you can establish a doctor-patient relationship. In this episode, I’ll break down: Which states allow full asynchronous telemedicine Which states require an audio/video visit before texting patients How to structure your virtual practice to stay compliant and efficient Common pitfalls to avoid when offering text-based medical care If you’re a doctor looking to build a low-burnout, high-efficiency virtual practice, this episode...2025-03-0309 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Make More Money as a Cash-Based DoctorCan a cash-based medical practice really match or exceed your income? Many doctors think insurance is the only way to stay profitable—but that’s not true. Patients are actively looking for cash-pay physicians, and with the right marketing, you can build a thriving practice on your terms. In this episode, I cover: Why patients are frustrated with insurance-based healthcare and willing to pay cash The biggest myths about cash-based medicine (and why they’re wrong) How to choose a profitable niche that patients will pay for The importance of marketing—more than just “being online” Whether to D...2025-02-2812 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansNegotiating a Lease Contract for a New Medical Office - Retail Cash-Pay Walk-in ClinicIf you’ve ever considered starting your own walk-in clinic or cash-pay medical practice, you’ve probably wondered: How do I find a good space? How do I negotiate a lease? What permits do I need? In this episode, Dr. Mohammad Ashori shares his real-world experience of leasing a 500-square-foot retail space in Long Beach, California, for his micro practice. He walks through the process of evaluating locations, negotiating lease terms, dealing with city permits, and handling unexpected challenges. If you’re a physician thinking about launching your own brick-and-mortar practice, this episod...2025-02-2613 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Find Your Ideal Patient For Your Private Medical PracticeMost of the healthcare system is designed for patients who just need a quick fix—someone with a license to prescribe so they can move on with their day. But what about the 20% of patients who actually care about prevention, long-term health, and finding the right doctor? These are the people who are willing to pay for quality care—and they’re looking for physicians who can guide them through the noise of the medical industry. In this episode, Dr. Mohammad Ashori breaks down the two types of patients you’ll encounter in medicine, why the healthcare system i...2025-02-2410 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansYou Don't Need Anyone Else's Approval - Run Your Practice How You See FitStarting your own medical practice—virtual, hybrid, or physical—comes with doubt, uncertainty, and a lot of noise from other physicians, social media, and the healthcare industry. In this podcast, Dr. Mohammad Ashori helps physicians cut through the distractions and focus on what truly matters: building a practice that aligns with their values, serves their patients, and creates financial sustainability. Whether you're exploring DPC, cash-only, concierge, or an entirely unique model, this show will help you gain clarity and confidence in your decisions. No dogma, no rigid rules—just real talk about what works for you. Tune in and start...2025-02-2111 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhy Refunding a Patient’s Money Can Be the Smartest Move in Private PracticeEver had a difficult patient who seemed like more trouble than they were worth? It happens to all of us and it's not that the patient is bad, it's that we don't have the right processes in place to avoid customer related headaches. One of the biggest advantages of running a private, cash-based practice is the freedom to choose how you handle patient payments—including the ability to offer refunds strategically. In this episode, I share a real-world example where a refund could have prevented major headaches, negative reviews, and even a potential malpractice lawsuit. I...2025-02-0615 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansIntegrating Your Niche Practice into an Existing Primary Care ClinicThinking of offering your longevity or weight loss services within a primary care office or another medical practice? Before jumping in, there are critical legal, financial, and operational factors to consider to ensure a smooth collaboration. In this episode, we’ll break down the 10 key things every physician needs to think about—including contracts, liability, patient ownership, and billing structures. Whether you’re looking to expand your practice or integrate into an existing clinic, this episode will help you navigate the risks and build a successful, secure partnership. 👉 Tune in to learn how to avoid common pitfalls and set u...2025-02-0411 minDigital Nomad Physicians5 Expert Tips to Troubleshoot Your Virtual Medical PracticeStruggling to grow or streamline your virtual medical practice? In this episode, we dive into five essential strategies to troubleshoot and optimize your practice. From boosting patient volume and fine-tuning your marketing efforts to improving workflows and upgrading your tech stack, we cover actionable tips to help you thrive as a digital nomad physician. Perfect for doctors navigating the world of telemedicine, remote care, and online clinics. Tune in for expert insights and real-world solutions! A telehealth practice is always a little trickier in terms of marketing than a physical medical practice but it doesn't...2024-12-1110 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDoctors as Health Coaches: Guiding Clients Without DiagnosingIn this episode, we dive into the evolving role of physicians as health coaches, exploring how this practice differs fundamentally from traditional medicine. As more doctors transition into health coaching, it’s essential to understand the boundaries: health coaching focuses on empowering clients (not patients) to navigate their health journey, rather than providing medical diagnoses or treatments. We’ll discuss: ✨ How health coaching helps clients make sense of multiple medical concerns and diagnoses. ✨ The importance of guiding clients to set actionable health goals while overcoming obstacles. ✨ Why personalized assessments and medical advice aren’t part of a co...2024-12-1112 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansReinventing Ourselves in Healthcare As CliniciansWe don't have to stay stuck in positions we don't enjoy. It's important to know what we're good at, what energizes us, and what we like doing. In my online course that's exactly what we talking about - recognizing your skills and choosing your niche. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your Virtual Medical Practice Online Course 2024-11-3010 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWe Can Suffer in Western Medicine or We Can Change How and Where we Practice MedicineA little more about Sasso Marconi and living in Italy. But I'll also discuss Western Medicine and what it's like to be a patient in this system. Remember that there are many systems running in parallel in the US healthcare system and the insurance model is just one such system. You have the choice of how to practice - maybe the income won't be exactly what you want it to be but it can be satisfying. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad H...2024-11-3009 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansMy Impression of Bologna and Sasso MarconiTraveling through Bologna without a car and living in Sasso Marconi so far has been great. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your Virtual Medical Practice Online Course 2024-11-3010 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWelcome to Bologna - This is Where We'll Be Digital Nomad Physicians for The Next 2 Months------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your Virtual Medical Practice Online Course 2024-11-3009 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhy You Might Be Frustrated Working in the Mainstream Health Insurance ModelIt's understandable to be frustrated practicing medicine in the mainstream insurance model because it is designed around profits. But the alternative is working in the cahs-based system which is still quite young and not very well evolved. Fortunately, health insurance and healthcare is becoming so unaffordable that cash-based practices are gaining traction. But you must know what you're offering the patient and keep practicing your pitch. In the insurance based system the patient knows exactly whtat they are getting but it's often unclear in the cash-based world. Are you getting one vist? Multiple visits? How much is t...2024-11-3008 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansSmart Hiring: Find the Right Digital Professionals for Your PracticeWhen hiring social media managers, web developers, or any other digital professional to build your brand, you have to go through the painful process of posting a job and vetting potential hires. This is how I do it, and it's been working okay for me. In this example, I'll tell you about online jobs.ph, but you can do the same on other sites like Virtual Latinos or Upwork. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting2024-10-1917 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansFinal Meeting With My Rebranding ExpertThis was my final meeting with Rabeea Hasan and I've learned a lot and have many decisions still to make. The overall consensus is that I have to be consistent and get my message across in a comprehensible way. Patients shouldn't have to guess what they are getting from me. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your Virtual Medical Practice Online Course 2024-09-3010 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThis Doctor Became a Genuine Digital Nomad PhysicianFor the past few years have I've had a physician coaching client who wanted to become a digital nomad. Though he did all the hard work I was instrumental in helping him make the right decisions and plan things out. He is now successfully working from another country as a specialist doing vritual medicine and making a very healthy salary. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your V...2024-09-2005 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansUS Healthcare is Complicated But It's Not BrokenIt's easy to say that the US healthcare system is broken and of no value. I disagree. I think it is motivated by profits which makes it tougher for the patient to navigate but there is defintiely value in it for the patient who knows how to navigate it. One oof the most important things we can do in this system is to figure out where we belong. Do we want to click in and out and just collect a paycheck? Do we want to have more meanfinful patient doctors relationshios? Do we need to completely exit i...2024-09-2016 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Frustrations of Working Remotely as a PhysicianI love the ability to work remotely but as a digital nomad I'm not always in the same place and getting established somewhere new can be frustrating. In this episode you'll hear the loud streets of Tehran which is just another normal day for me as I go run errands. I'll tell you about navigating internet connection issues and buying SIM cards and just trying to not get swindled in day to day interactions. All part of traveling! ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website 2024-09-2011 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansLiving and Working Remotely From Tehran, IranIt was relatively easy getting set up in Europe and running my virtual medical practice. But here in Tehran, it's a different story. From the Internet to the VPN to even opening a bank account, it's all complicated and frustrating. The frustration is worth it if you can enjoy the process and you have realistic expectations. What usually would take me 1 day in Spain has taken me nearly 2 weeks here in Iran. Then there is the time zone difference and the slow internet speeds. It's been fun, however. In this episdoe I'll give you my i...2024-09-2012 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhat Makes for a Successful Medical Career?A successful medical career doesn't have to be easy and without hurdles. Just like exercising and playing a sport comes with injuries, it can be rewarding to suffer through a few setbacks as long as the overall career has been worthwhile. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your Virtual Medical Practice Online Course 2024-08-2917 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansLiving in Upstate New York - Argyle, NYAs with any place I stay long enough in, I like to answer the question of whether I could see myself moving there and practicing medicine. Argyle is beautiful and has lovely people, but it is also remote, and for some, the weather may not be ideal. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Build Your Virtual Medical Practice Course 2024-08-2817 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Ask Fellow Physicians for HelpWe all need help at some point in our career - the best way to get that is to know how to ask for it. It's worth putting some effort into it and understand why and how other clinicians can help us in our careers. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Heart Health Reddit 2024-08-2710 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Simplicity of a Medical PracticeA medical practice doesn't have to be complicated. Physicians are in high enough demand that if you hang up a shingle you'll get plenty of customers knocking on your door. Sure, to ruin a super optimized medical practice where you optimize for profits takes a lot more work, but that's not what all of us need. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Heart Health Reddit 2024-08-2710 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansSeries 3 of 3: Professional CommunityThis is the last episode, #3, in the 3-part series of Living a Physician's life. Today it's about the Professional Community, which to me means feeling appropriately challenged, growing, and having the necessary support. Personal Fulfillment Relationships Hobbies Health Sense of Meaning Purpose Results More good than harm Professional Community Challenge Growth Support ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Heart Health Reddit 2024-08-2509 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansSeries 2 of 3: Sense of MeaningThis is a 3-part series about what it means to be a physician and come out alive on the other end. In the first episode, we discussed Personal Fulfillment, and in the second episode, we'll discuss developing a sense of meaning through purpose, desired results, and doing more good than harm in our lives. Personal Fulfillment Relationships Hobbies Health Sense of Meaning Purpose Results More good than harm Professional Community Challenge Growth Support ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website 2024-08-2507 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansSeries 1 of 3: Personal FulfillmentThis is a 3-part series about living a physician's life. Today we'll talk about personal fulfillment. Having healthy relationships and designing restorative hobbies help us come out alive on the other end of this career. Finally, health - we can't achieve much without health. Personal Fulfillment Relationships Hobbies Health Sense of Meaning Purpose Results More good than harm Professional Community Challenge Growth Support ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads 2024-08-2530 minDigital Nomad Physicians3-Part Series of Living a Physician's LifeIn this 3-part series, I will talk about: Personal Fulfillment Relationships Hobbies Health Sense of Meaning Purpose Results More good than harm Professional Community Challenge Growth Support You can click above to jump around to the various episodes. The idea is that as physicians we need to have healthy personal lives, enjoy a good professional career, and live meaningful lives. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads ...2024-08-2507 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansTurf Battle of Physicians and NPs and PAsPhysicians have a bit of turf war going on with PAs and NPs. A few decades ago, before we started having state licenses there were medical school pumping out physicians with little training. And now we have health coaches and all sorts of other professionals who battle over access to patients. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Heart Health Reddit 2024-08-2512 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHelping Your Kids InvestInvesting has been a big part of my professional career. With a lot of money coming in as a doctor I didn't know what I could do with that money early in my career. Fortunately I soon learned the value of investing my money to make it grow which has offered me opportunities I may have never had otherwise. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Heart Health Reddit2024-08-2522 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansBook Review - When Good Doctors Get SuedGetting sued doesn't mean you're a bad doctor. It's also not a matter of guilt or lack of it. A medical malpractice suit is a civil case where the plaintiff and their attorney is trying to convince the jury or your malpractice company that there was enough evidence to claim that the physician's actions or lack of it could have somehow led to the negative outcomes the patient is claiming. I love this book because of how it puts things into perspective. Also recommend checking out the L Word Podcast. ------ -Dr...2024-08-0430 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDefining the Position of My Virtual Medical PracticeThis was the second involved meeting with my branding expert. We discovered that I'm not coming across as the caring, compassionate person my patients are looking for and we discussed a few ways to achieve this new persona online. We talked about positioning myself in light of the current competition and how to come across as someone who can have a sustainable brand while having the meaningful connections with my patients that I care about. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Tel...2024-07-2817 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansGetting Your First Few Patients for FreeYou don't have to start charging right away. If you have a good medical practice idea and need to iron out the kinks consider giving the service away for free. It'll help you iron out a lot of kinks. ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn Digital Nomad Physicians Website Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Website Physician Coaching & Consulting Dr. Mo Goodreads Heart Health Reddit 2024-07-2510 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow We Travel on the Cheap - Home Exchange, Trusted House Sitters, etc.Dr. Mo and Dr. Niloo are back to tell you about how we travel on the cheap. I would say free but it's not always free since we give up our home to collect points - but more on that later. Home Exchange (This is a sponsored link - we get points and you get a discount) Home Exchange (Non-sponsored link) Trusted House Sitters (Sponsored link) Trusted House Sitters (Non-sponsored link) Wrokaway ------ -Dr. Mo Mohammad Ashori LinkedIn D...2024-07-2537 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansFirst Session With Branding & Positioning ExpertThis session went well and I got to reflect on my Digital Nomad Health brand. In this first session she wanted to learn as much about what I do and who my ideal patients are so that she could help me better position myself, create the right content, and step forward with the right brand identity. the vision of the business eastern vs western medicine a "me" brand vs "neutral" brand creating brand pillars for posting my perspective on western medicine defining the ideal customer base leading with content building social relationships on SM changing the business name m...2024-07-1912 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Deliverables I Expect From My Branding ExpertI spend $3,000 to hire a marketing and branding expert. Over the next few weeks we will have multiple meetings which I will post here in the form of a podcast. What is incredibly important for me is that we agree on the deliverable terms ahead of time because I need to know what she's going to give me at the end of our contract so that I am happy and she is happy. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician C...2024-07-1612 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Build Out & Grow a Virtual Medical Practice - Hiring a Branding Expert it's time for me to bring on a marketing and branding expert who can help me define the exact customer experience that I should have and where I should position my brand in order to meet the right kind of audience. I finally decided to hire this person after spending $3,000 and I'll go over how I made this decision and why I think it is important. A virtual medical practice is different in many ways from other types of businesses and that is what will discuss as well in this podcast episode. Below is...2024-07-1610 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Think About Paying for a Branding ExpertI am in the stage in my business where I need to grow my customer base, so I basically need more patience. But I have to also consider whether I have a good enough workflow right now to justify paying $3,000 to a branding or marketing strategy expert to help me grow my business. Here is the way I think about it. https://www.youtube.com/@rabeeahasan ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-07-1308 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansBecoming a Healthcare ExpertThere is a lot to being or becoming a healthcare expert. The tasks and responsibilities will be unique for each role and it really matters what you enjoy doing. If you have ever been interested in getting into consulting then this is a great episode for you to listen to. Non-clinical Careers Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/physician-nonclinical-careers-with-john-jurica/id1295898210 ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-07-1308 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansBest States to Practice Medicine In I decided to record this podcast episode in reference to the Medscape article I linked to below. I don't like it too much but it's a good place to start. If I were to choose my ideal state to practice medicine in and which states I would want to hold a medical license in, then this is the process that I would follow. Medscape article: https://www.medscape.com/slideshow/2024-best-worst-practice-6017291? ------ Digital Nomad Physicians site: https://digitalnomadphysician.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashori-md/2024-07-0609 minDigital Nomad Physicians"Leaving The US Because It's Dysfunctional!"My specialty friend who earns quite close to $1M a year just told me that he's sick and tired of the US and that it's going down the tubes. He wants to leave for another country and he asked me my thoughts. ------ Digital Nomad Physicians site: https://digitalnomadphysician.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashori-md/ Digital Nomad Virtual Practice: https://digitalnomadhealth.com/ DNP Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-nomad-physicians/id1573062922 2024-07-0311 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Effects of GLP1s on HealthcareGLP1s aren't bad and they aren't good. They are a tool and it's unlikely that all of their positive claims will play out and that all its criticisms will turn out to be true. The less emotional we can be about a chemical compound the better we can use it in healthcare for the benefit of our patients. ------ Digital Nomad Physicians site: https://digitalnomadphysician.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashori-md/ Digital Nomad Virtual Practice: https://digitalnomadhealth.com/ DNP Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...2024-07-0310 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansFinding Your Healthcare CommunityWestern medicine is a huge field and there are lots of niches within. Trying to connect with everyone, especially online, is a losing proposition. But if you feel alone it's worthwhile to consider where you can find others who might have the same ideologies as you. ------ Digital Nomad Physicians site: https://digitalnomadphysician.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashori-md/ Digital Nomad Virtual Practice: https://digitalnomadhealth.com/ DNP Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-nomad-physicians/id1573062922 2024-07-0208 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansPerspectives on Getting SuedThough I haven't been sued yet, it's been a topic of interest. Here is my perspective on it and what I've learned about it so far. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-06-1009 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDelivering Outstanding CareIt's not hard to deliver good care to a patient but the odds are stacked against us with multitasking and a busy medical practice. Here are a few ways that you can shine in front of your patients and a few things not to do. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-06-1016 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansIdentifying Target Audience for Your PracticeIn the health insurance model, the health insurance company sends you the patient, but in private practice you have to go out and find your own patients. Your ideal patients often have certain habits in common and that's where your source of the funnel is. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-06-1004 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhat to Do When You Stand OutStanding out is a good thing in medicine - usually. When you are doing a great job as a doctor, your peers and patients will give you subtle and not-so-subtle feedback which is worth paying attention to. And if you are doing a superb job as a doctor in a particular healthcare system but that system can't accommodate your ongoing improvement, it might be time to leave. 2024-06-0408 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhat is a Healthcare Bubble?The healthcare economy has been on an upswing for a long, long time. A lot of profits have been made more than ever before and one thing we know is that when the few are profiting and the poor are screaming foul, something is gonna give. Whether it's new legislature or a bursting bubble or a new system replacing the old one or full economic collapse, there is something coming down that many might have a hard time recognizing early and be even less prepared for. 2024-06-0417 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhy Not Be a CEO?There is no magic to being a CEO and though it may not be something that's on your radar, your skills are well suited for that role. And CEOs can be involved in some incredible companies, making a big different in healthcare. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-05-2611 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Conundrums of Digital NomadingI'm sensitive to decision fatigue. Having to choose our next destination is hard enough, much less, having to choose the flight, exact location in the city, transportation, accommodation, and what to take with us. Being human I can complain about nearly anything. But having spent nearly 6 months now in Long Beach, it feels as though I'm uprooting myself. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-05-2604 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Harm of Full-time WorkThere is a time in our lives when working full-time is justified and even welcome. I suspect that for most it'll be the first decade of their career and for a few the last decade, too. But, right now, working full-time comes at a cost that I'm not sure I'm willing to pay in my mid-40s. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach Physician Career Coaching: Consulting2024-05-2609 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansMoonlighting In a Family Medicine Private PracticeFor the next 5 days, I'm doing the primary care thing, working in a private practice seeing insured patients. It's been great so far, not hard. But it is quite different from the urgent care stuff I do. I could do it indefinitely, but there is no way I could do it full-time like this. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach Physician Career Coaching: Consulting 2024-05-2309 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansYour Sexual Preferences Matter - Tread CarefullyThe state medical board will care a lot about what kind of sex you engage in and with whom. Not right off the bat, but if a pissed off lover reports you, especially if you're a man, especially if you're black or middle eastern, be ready for an inquision. This is a rough podcast episode to listen to but no need to sugarcoat things. ------ Digital Nomad Physicians site: https://digitalnomadphysician.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashori-md/ Digital Nomad Virtual Practice: https://digitalnomadhealth.com/ DNP...2024-04-2808 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Illusion of Meritocracy - Finding What Matters to YouShould healthcare be a meritocracy? Perhaps. But it's first a business and trying to make it be anything other than a business may lead to frustration. However, as a physician if the goal is to enjoy what you do and offer value to patients, there are lots of microclimates you can practice in. ------ Digital Nomad Physicians site: https://digitalnomadphysician.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammad-ashori-md/ Digital Nomad Virtual Practice: https://digitalnomadhealth.com/ DNP Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-nomad-physicians/id1573062922 2024-04-2811 min
Functional RehabDigital Nomad HealthThe digital age allows us to live wherever we want. Although this is exciting, you will encounter some challenges when it comes to staying healthy. From trying to find a doctor to navigating the health system when overseas, these challenges can be quickly remedied with the right team. We interview Dr. Mohammad Ashori, MD and founder of https://digitalnomadhealth.com/, a primary care office designed to help the digital nomad. Give this a listen if you’re a digital nomad or considering to be one, and reach out to Dr. Ashori on LinkedIn for more info! https://www...2024-03-1235 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Joy of Being an Employed PhysicianSometimes it's much easier being an employee, such an independent contractor than owning and running your own medical practice. Here my arguments for why it's so much easier practicing medicine for someone else. risk malpractice income diversification time flexibility resume building easier clinical work ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Physician Career Coaching: Consulting Private Virtual Practice Online Course: DocDigital 2024-03-0117 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansLeaving Behind the Legacy of a Cash-Based PracticeThe cash-based medical practice isn't the best model in healthcare but it's the best one we have. I often catch myself wondering what legacy I'll leave behind; not that it's important to leave a legacy but I love the art of medicine and would love to leave it better than when I entered it or at least have a meaningful impact on it for everything that it's given me. A cash pay practice is one in which I deal with the patient directly. And building such a practice creates a community of like minded physicians who will l...2024-02-0707 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow to Market to Your Ideal PatientsLet's talk about some good strategies to market to your ideal patients. Remember that people want to read and listen to content that relates to them. Set your agenda aside and focus on the patient. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach Physician Career Coaching: Consulting Private Virtual Practice Online Course: DocDigital 2024-01-2310 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansAre You a Covered Entity? HIPAA and PHISo whether you're a covered entity or not is an important factor to consider because it might or might not force you to be under HIPAA. The main article: https://www.dpcfrontier.com/hipaa HIPAA Forms: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issues/2003/0200/p29.html HIPAA infractions: https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/compliance-enforcement/agreements/index.html Security Asessment Tool: https://www.healthit.gov/topic/privacy-security-and-hipaa/security-risk-assessment-tool Are you a covered entity test? https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Administrative-Simplification/H...2024-01-0534 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHiring a Marketing Firm for My Virtual PracticeI recently interviewed Jeff at Practis which is a marketing firm for medical practices. He was quite helpful and gave me some general advice and broke down the prices which comes out to somewhere around $900/mo for me to have a social media campaign, a website, and a few other services all built out over a 30 day period. You can check out some of the themes they use on their website to see if it's the kind of website you'd like for your practice. Again, the website design isn't the most important factor but what you have o...2023-12-2213 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansPhysician Only WhatsApp GroupIf you're a physician or dentist and are interested in joining a WhatsApp group of fellow like-minded individuals, please consider joining. If you request to join you must reply back with information about your credentials so I can verify it. What we want: supporting each other with clinical questions running cases by each other learning how to run our virtual medical practices legal resources practice assets dealing with difficult patients What we don't want: political discussions denigrating people being rude advertising anger heated discussions https://chat.whatsapp.com/LHLgi3jNXoM3cBTd8V6S7p...2023-12-1904 minDigital Nomad Physicians7 Steps to Launch a Virtual PracticeLook, you can make it super complicated or you can just get it done and move on. In my online course, DocDigital, we are making our way through the Accountability Week and the students have 7 days to get EVERYTHING done to have their practice be 99% functional and ready, including seeing their first patient. Nothing feels as good and real as seeing your first patient. Getting to that point as quickly as possible in my opinion is one of the best things you can do. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital N...2023-12-1912 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansAn In-Person Visit With a Cash-Based Specialist PhysicianMy girlfriend just had her visit iwth a specialist who is cash-based, meaning he charges cash and takes no insurance. Really great experience and for $500 per hour it was a good deal for my partner to get good quality care. I don't think she would have gotten care this good from a specialist in the insurance system or at least it would have been much harder to find that diamond in the rough. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: C...2023-12-1809 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansLegal Documents for Your Medical PracticeThough there are tons of legal documsnts you can come up with for your medical practice here are the ones that are considered fairly mandatory. These are the legal documents you need to have drawn up or they could be templates you download and modify to help protect your practice and your patients. HIPAA Privacy & Policy Policies & Procedures Patient Consent Medical History Telehealth Consent Consent Form There are several places you can download templates for such documents and later you can have an attorney edit them for you, probably once your practice takes off enough to make a...2023-12-1809 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansChoosing an EHR for Your Virtual Medical PracticeThere are a few EHRs or EMRs (same thing) out there that are easy to use and quite affordable. Though you could piece something together with Google Worksapce you can consider the following as well. Medchartz Charm EHR Alute Health Atlas MD Hint Health Athena Worrying too much about the EHR will distract you from what matters the most, marketing and connecting with the right patients to offer them their ideal services at the right prices. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital No...2023-12-1606 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansWhat Kind of Website Does Your Virtual Practice Need?In week 4 of the DocDigital Online Course, we dive deep into the website creation, reqiurement, basics, and design. If your website is a marketing tool for you - if you use it for content marketing - it needs to have a few bells and whistles. If it is more of a landing page then it doesn't need that much but should be funcitonal, fast, responsive, easy to navigate, and clean. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach2023-12-0207 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansFine-Tuning My Virtual Practice NicheA business is a work in progress. The success we see in someone's virtual clinic took years of tinkering to appear so. That's okay, as long as you can keep it fun, take your time, and enjoy the tinkering process. In fact, successful marketing is all about tinkering. And my Virtual Practice brand which started out as a telehealth practice for rock climbers, later became a practice aimed at diabetics, and then became a more primary care based practice and I finally now have it dialed in (for now) as a practice that is geared towards those w...2023-12-0212 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansHow Offer Clinical Advice to an Out of State PatientImagine you have a patient from another state and you want to help them with their medication condition. You're not licensed in their state but could you still offer them your clinical expertise? Yes, you can. We've addressed this from 10 different angles on my website and this podcast and the YT channel. But there is a proper way of doing it and a more janky way. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach Ph...2023-11-2512 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansThe Value of Content Creation for a Virtual PracticePutting yourself in the shoes of the patient who finds you will help you figure out how to advertis to them and how to help them. Content creation is the key to reach the right audience. It isn't easy competition with all of the people who area creating content online but you'd be amazing at how short-lived most brands are. Be the person who will keep putting out fresh content for the next 15, 20, and 30 years. Imagine the impact. ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital No...2023-11-2509 minDigital Nomad Physicians3 Price Points - 3 Price Levels For Your Virtual ClinicSetting 3 price points will give all your patients the opportunity to partake in your practice. It might be a bit more work for you but at least you won't scare away the person who is worried about a $500 sticker shock. 3 price points means you have different levels for different people - inclusivity. 3 price levels means you have 3 different packages based on what you think will make you the most effective.If having a membership model with 2,000 people at $100 per month makes the most sense and is the best use of your time, that's what you sh...2023-11-2507 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansRedesigning My Telehealth PracticeA bit of an epiphony perhaps, or just yet another tinkering move, I decided to redesign the way I run my Digital Nomad Health practice. Though I like the current practice model, which is a subscription based practice, I often end up with more traditional primary care patients. Even when I advertise a more disease-prevention practice, I get patients with chronic diseases. The important thing about building a solid virtual practice is constantly tinkering until you get it just right. The patients you get are a good indication as to who likes what you're advertising. Changing your...2023-11-1709 minDigital Nomad PhysiciansDocDigital Online Course Week 1- BusinessThis is a brief overview of the DocDigital Online Course where I'll go over the content I've added in the Introduction and Week 1 section, the Business section of the course. This online course is meant for physicians who want to start their own telemedicine practice in their specific niche. It's broad enough to apply to any physician but specific enough to meet everyone's needs. In the Business section it's important to me that the student understands exactly what it is they are selling and who their ideal customer is. After all, it's very different from th...2023-10-2510 min
Digital Nomad PhysiciansAnnouncing: 8-Week Virtual Medical Practice Course, Begins Nov 1st, Only 14 Spots Left.Announcing my new online course to help you build your own Virtual Medical Practice in 8 weeks. This is great for an physician who wants to have their own platform and learn about how to safely engage in the patient-doctor relationship, how to build the business, how to choose and use the right software, how to bill the patient, how to get proper legal coverage, and how to market to the right patients using advertising campaigns. For the first 20 people the course will be priced at $1,000 or 4 payments of $250 which is discounted from $2,500! How: 8 weeks, online! W...2023-10-0609 min
Digital Nomad PhysiciansThe Physician Career Triangle - Clinician, Coach, ConsultantYou have so many different skills as a physician, far beyond just a state medical license. This concept is important for anyone who wants to have more career options. We can be educatrs, entertainers, teachers, coaches, entrepreneurs, consultants, surgeons, and of course clinicians. The goal is to have more options and enjoy what we do as physicians. Why suffer in a role where you feel suffocated? ------ Dr. Mo Linkedin Digital Nomad Physicians Telemedicine: Digital Nomad Health Heart Health Coaching: Cardiac Health Coach2023-10-0615 min
Radical Personal Finance327-How to Save Money on Medical Expenses Without Accidentally Killing Yourself From Foolish Decisions: Interview with Dr. Mohammad AshoriMedical expenses represent a large percentage of our lifetime expenditures. But do they need to? My guest today is a practicing physician and he's here to share with us where we can rationally cut back and scrimp and save when it comes to medical expenses. This area of thought is one of the most taboo areas when it comes to frugality. Many people who are otherwise quite frugal have an immediate, visceral reaction of condemnation when someone announces they're making different medical decisions in order to save money. But is this...2016-04-271h 15