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119: Leaping into Medical Entrepreneurship: Part 1 | Dr. Natalie Hone

Episode Summary

On this episode of Practice Freedom, we find Mark’s guest, Dr. Natalie Hone, just as she stands at the precipice of opening her private dermatology practice, The Skin People, embodying a relentless passion for helping others. We chart her exhilarating yet nerve-wracking path, littered with the healthcare industry's inevitable challenges, and explore what it truly takes to dedicate yourself to the cause of changing lives.

Episode Notes

Sometimes, the most inspiring journeys start when we're on the brink of change.

On this episode of Practice Freedom, we find Mark’s guest, Dr. Natalie Hone, just as she stands at the precipice of opening her private dermatology practice, The Skin People, embodying a relentless passion for helping others. We chart her exhilarating yet nerve-wracking path, littered with the healthcare industry's inevitable challenges, and explore what it truly takes to dedicate yourself to the cause of changing lives. 

Mark’s conversation with Dr. Hone weaves through creating her unique dermatology practice, a harmonious mix of medical and cosmetic services. We explore the essence of an authentic, personalized patient experience, humanizing healthcare, and maintaining a close relationship with patients. Dr. Hone shares the pure joy she derives from her work, her dreams for her career, and the struggle to attract the right patients in a saturated market. 

Switching gears, we tap into the entrepreneurial side of healthcare. Mark and Dr. Hone discuss how pivotal patient-centered models are, insurance reimbursements, and the liberation that comes with direct pay practices. We leave no stone unturned, from the need for trust in healthcare to the visionary drive that can create successful businesses in the industry.

Join us on this rollercoaster ride with Dr. Hone. Who knows? You might just get inspired to start your own journey.

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