{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Implementing a profitable Medicaid practice into your local school district: a convo with Dr. Ryan Hansen","description":"What if serving Medicaid patients wasn\u2019t a drain on your practice\u2026 but one of the most efficient and fulfilling business models in optometry? In this episode of 20\/20 Money, I\u2019m joined by Dr. Ryan Hansen to discuss a truly unique model he\u2019s built inside a public school district that provides eye care exclusively to children on Medicaid \u2014 while still creating a financially viable and highly efficient practice structure. &amp;nbsp; Ryan shares how he operates a school-based satellite clinic inside the Rockford public school system, why the traditional \u201ceither\/or\u201d mindset around Medicaid and profitability may be flawed, and how he\u2019s leveraged simplicity, delegation, and strategic partnerships to create a practice that serves an incredible need in his community. We also unpack the emotional realities of caring for underserved populations, the operational logistics of working within a school district, and the surprising economics behind a model many ODs assume can\u2019t work. &amp;nbsp; We also discuss:   How Ryan sees up to 16 pediatric Medicaid patients in just a few hours each morning   Why low overhead dramatically changes the Medicaid profitability equation   The logistics of scheduling, transportation, and dispensing glasses through the school system   The role school nurses and principals play in making this model successful   Why many children who \u201cpass\u201d school screenings still desperately need glasses   The hidden challenges of working with Medicaid reimbursement and bureaucracy   How this model creates remarkable work-life balance and flexibility   What optometrists should consider if they want to explore a similar partnership in their own communities   &amp;nbsp; As always, we close the conversation with practical NBSs (Next Best Steps) for listeners who may want to explore opportunities like this in their own school districts and communities. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Resources:  Book a Triage call with Adam Download the Practice Owner's Financial Toolkit 20\/20 Money Ultimate Financial Success Masterclass OD Mastermind Interest Form Check out Adam's new book: How to Buy an Optometry Practice &amp;nbsp; \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 Please rate and subscribe to 20\/20 Money on these platforms  Apple Podcasts  Spotify \u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014\u2014 For past episodes of 20\/20 Money with full companion show notes, please check out our&amp;nbsp;episode archive here! &amp;nbsp; Check out Adam's other podcast! &amp;nbsp; The Optometry Success Podcast&amp;nbsp; Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tttng6 Subscribe on Spotify:&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tuf0YM&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"20\/20 MONEY: The Business of Optometry","author_url":"https:\/\/www.integratedpwm.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41603255\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41603255"}