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

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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.

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Resources mentioned on this episode:

• Get Your FREE Financial Health Assessment (https://optometrywealth.com/financial...)
• Eye Care For You (https://eyecarenc.com/about/dr-kara-r...)
• Direct Care Difference - Join The Direct Care Movement! (https://directcaredifference.com/)
• Review of Optometric Business - How I Freed My Practice from Managed Care to Achieve a $564 Revenue-per-Exam (https://www.reviewob.com/how-i-freed-...)
• Direct Care Difference YouTube Channel (   / @directcaredifference7632  )
• Anagram (https://www.anagram.care/)


The 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.