Best of 2023: Freedom From Vision Plans Through A Direct Care Model with Dr. Kara Foster

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Questions? Thoughts? Send a Text to The Optometry Money Podcast! We'll answer your question on the show.For the last episode of 2023, it's time to rewind to our most popular episode of the year. Dr. Kara Ramsey-Foster, OD joins the podcast to talk about her journey freeing her optometry practice from managed vision care plans through a direct care business model.In a bit of a case study, Dr. Foster talks about what led her to transition her practice entirely away from vision plans, how a direct care or fee-for-service model works, how she made the transition successful, and how it's benefited her practice.She had such a great perspective on a big, important topic for independent optometry practices.Have questions on anything discussed or want to have topics or questions featured on the show? Send Evon an email at [email protected] out www.optometrywealth.com to get to know more about Evon, his financial planning firm Optometry Wealth Advisors, and how he helps optometrists nationwide. From there, you can schedule a short Intro call to share what's on your mind and learn how Evon helps ODs master their cash flow and debt, build their net worth, and plan purposefully around their money and their practices. Resources mentioned on this episode:Get Your FREE Financial Health AssessmentEye Care For YouDirect Care Difference - Join The Direct Care Movement!Review of Optometric Business - How I Freed My Practice from Managed Care to Achieve a $564 Revenue-per-ExamDirect Care Difference YouTube ChannelAnagramThe Optometry Money Podcast is dedicated to helping optometrists make better decisions around their money, careers, and practices. The show is hosted by Evon Mendrin, CFP®, CSLP®, owner of Optometry Wealth Advisors, a financial planning firm just for optometrists nationwide.

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