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The IndeDocs PodcastSaving Private Practice (Part 2 of 2)In Part 2 of a 2-episode conversation, IndeDocs President Dr. Marcelo Hochman talks with Dr. Arlen Meyers, President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) about the path to medical entrepreneurship, the personal, organizational, and systemic challenges that affect it, and some changes we can make to support the goal of saving private practice.
For Part 1, please visit https://indedocs.com/podcast/saving-private-practice-part-1/
Dr. Arlen Meyers
Dr. Arlen Meyers is a professor emeritus of otolaryngology, dentistry, and engineering at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, faculty at the University of Colorado-Denver...
2025-12-0838 minThe IndeDocs PodcastSaving Private Practice (Part 1 of 2)In Part 1 of a 2-episode conversation, IndeDocs President Dr. Marcelo Hochman talks with Dr. Arlen Meyers, President and CEO of the Society of Physician Entrepreneurs (SoPE) about the path to medical entrepreneurship, the personal, organizational, and systemic challenges that affect it, and some changes we can make to support the goal of saving private practice.
Dr. Arlen Meyers
Dr. Arlen Meyers is a professor emeritus of otolaryngology, dentistry, and engineering at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, faculty at the University of Colorado-Denver Business School, and President and CEO of the Society of Physician...
2025-10-2941 minThe IndeDocs PodcastWomen in MedicineIn honor of Women in Medicine Month, in this episode IndeDocs Vice President Dr. Eveline (“Dede”) Waring talks with fellow female physicians Dr. Emily Darr, Dr. Piave Pitisci Lake, Dr. Joni Mazza, and Dr. Fiona Rahbar about how to navigate challenges, optimize resources, and find your superpowers as a woman in medicine.
Dr. Eveline Waring
Dr. Eveline “Dede” Waring has been practicing medicine since 1996 and since her board certification in 2001 has limited her practice to the specialty of endocrinology. From 2009 to 2013, she worked at Roper Physician Partners, heading up the Medical Subspecialty Committee. In 2014, Dr. Waring j...
2025-09-301h 13The IndeDocs Podcast3 Steps to Building a Million-Dollar PracticeIn this episode, IndeDocs Vice President Dr. Eveline (“Dede”) Waring talks with fellow board member Dr. Morris Brown about three steps to building a million dollar practice while also elevating the quality of patient care and maintaining work-life balance.
Dr. Morris Brown
Dr. Morris Edward Brown, III, MD is the medical director of Lake City Family Medicine, LLC and Family Medicine Associates, LLC. He received a B.S in Chemistry (Magna Cum laude) from Norfolk State University, earned his doctorate degree with distinction from Eastern Virginia Medical School, and completed his residency training at Portsmouth Famil...
2025-08-2845 minThe IndeDocs PodcastMarketing Essentials for Your Independent PracticeIn this episode, IndeDocs podcast producer Jenna Leith talks with Rebekah Lockhart, founder and owner of Uplift Marketing, about how to market your independent practice and why doing so is in the best interest of both your business and your patients.
Rebekah Lockhart
Rebekah is the founder and owner of Uplift Marketing Group, a full-service marketing agency based in Mount Pleasant, SC which specializes in empowering independent healthcare providers to thrive in a competitive landscape. Under her leadership, Uplift Marketing Group has become renowned for understanding the unique challenges of independent practices and tailoring expert...
2025-08-0154 minThe IndeDocs PodcastPeeking Behind the Employment Curtain: An Insider’s Look at Hospital and Private Equity PracticeIn this episode, IndeDocs board member Dr. Daniel Rosner sits down with Dr. Brian Roberts and Dr. Jesse Putman to discuss their experiences of physician employment within private equity and hospital systems and the insight they have for anyone considering the same.
Dr. Brian Roberts
Dr. Brian Roberts graduated from University of Virginia - Charlottesville VA in 1992 followed by residency at Georgetown University Medical Center and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. A highly-respected physician certified by the American Board of Urology, he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons...
2025-06-0547 minThe IndeDocs PodcastBraving the “Frying Pan”: Starting an Independent Practice from ScratchIn this episode, IndeDocs President Dr. Marcelo Hochman talks with Dr. Jeris Cox, owner of Adore Fertility, about her transition from practicing medicine within the military system to setting up her own practice and the tips, resources, and perspective she’s found along the way.
Dr. Jeris Cox
Dr. Jeris Cox is a highly qualified fertility specialist with board certifications in Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility from the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (ABOG). She completed a prestigious reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in 2015, following her OB/GY...
2025-04-251h 13The IndeDocs PodcastRaising the Bar on Rural HealthcareIn this episode, IndeDocs board member Dr. Morris Brown talks with Public Health Community Engagement Manager Regina Nesmith-Dimery about the challenges and future of rural medicine in South Carolina and what we can do today to affect positive change.
Regina Nesmith-Dimery
Regina holds a Master of Science Degree in Nutritional Sciences and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry Education, both from South Carolina State University. She has worked in the field of Health Education at the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) for over 30 years, facilitating programs such as Williamsburg C...
2025-02-0541 minThe IndeDocs PodcastHow to Run a Successful Solo Practice…With Zero StaffIn this episode, IndeDocs President Dr. Marcelo Hochman talks with Dr. Juliette Walker, owner of Paragon Pediatrics, about her experience operating a solo medical practice. Dr. Walker shares insight into the business structure, technology, and communication tools which allow her to minimize overhead and provide streamlined, concierge-style care to her patients.
Dr. Juliette Walker
Dr. Juliette Walker is a board-certified pediatrician whose zeal for science and medicine sprung forth in her youth while growing up in sunny South Florida. With an innate love and passion for children, she was certain that pediatrics was the specialty s...
2025-01-2246 minThe IndeDocs PodcastLegal Savvy: How to Avoid Contractual Pitfalls as an Independent PhysicianIn this episode, Dr. Eveline Waring and Lisa Thomas (a partner at the law firm of Husch Blackwell) discuss the often-confusing area of legal contracts with regards to independent practice. Lisa gives expert guidance on how to navigate termination provisions, restrictive covenants, buyouts, partnership agreements, and more, and shares her thoughts on some of the biggest mistakes to avoid when it comes to approaching legal issues as an independent practitioner.
If you’re in need of legal services for your practice and would like to connect with Lisa, she can be reached at Lisa.Thomas@HuschBlackwell.com.
2025-01-081h 03
The Independent Physician's Blueprint: Ditch Corporate Controls To Reduce Medical Practice Burnout & Generate Wealth Beyond Residency Training098 - 2024 Year-End Review: Top Episodes & Lessons for Independent Physicians to Overcome Medical Practice StressAs 2024 comes to a close, have you ever wondered what your fellow physicians are listening to? What are the topics that have had the biggest impact this year?In this special year-end episode, Coach JPMD takes a look back at the most downloaded episodes of the year, reflecting on the critical issues that have shaped the lives and careers of independent physicians. The conversation dives deep into the personal story of Dr. Casey Means, who bravely left medicine due to burnout, and emphasizes the empowering shift towards independent practice as a solution.This episode brings...
2025-01-011h 55
Portfolio Pulse: The Money Podcast for EntrepreneursBreaking Barriers: The Repeal of Certificate of Need and Its Impact on Independent HealthcareIn this episode of Portfolio Pulse, host Steven Huskey sits down with Dr. Marcelo Hochman, founder of the Facial Plastic Surgery Center and president of IndeDocs, to discuss the monumental repeal of South Carolina's Certificate of Need (CON) law. Dr. Hochman explains how CON laws had restricted healthcare expansion by requiring state permission for new facilities and services, often leading to monopolistic practices. With the repeal, opportunities are emerging for independent physicians and investors alike to establish new practices and facilities without excessive regulatory barriers. Dr. Hochman delves into how this change will allow for a more diverse, patient-focused...
2024-11-1932 min
Good SkillFixing Our Broken Healthcare System with Dr. Marcelo Hochman EP|10In this compelling episode, Dr. Marcelo Hochman, a distinguished healthcare advocate and double Board-certified surgeon, discusses the urgent need for reform in the American healthcare system. Recognized by CNN, the Wall Street Journal, and USA Today, Dr. Hochman shares insights from his experiences during the Covid crisis and his ongoing efforts to empower both patients and physicians in healthcare decisions.Key Topics-Healthcare Bureaucracy Disruption: Dr. Hochman's mission to challenge and change the current healthcare system that limits options for doctors and patients.-Covid Crisis Response: His leadership in providing PPE to healthcare...
2024-10-141h 04
Speak Up, Stand Out, and Change LivesTransforming a Broken Healthcare System: A Doctor's Perspective with Dr. Marcelo Hochman | EP9What if someone had the answer of how to transform the healthcare system for doctors AND patients?We're thrilled to welcome Dr. Marcelo Hochman, a distinguished surgeon and President of Indedocs, recognized by CNN, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today. Dr. Hochman, a true healthcare visionary, led the charge for healthcare workers to receive PPE during the COVID crisis. Now, he's dedicating his efforts to restoring the power of choice to both patients and doctors.In this enlightening episode, Dr. Hochman shares his wealth of industry knowledge, offering invaluable insights on transforming healthcare and restore th...
2024-08-2848 min
LeadovationDr. Marcelo Hochman: What You Can Do to Fix the Broken Healthcare System: A Doctor’s PerspectiveAbout Dr. Marcelo Hochman:Dr. Marcelo Hochman is a well-known speaker and double Board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon on a mission to build better medicine for patients and doctors, not just better business. Recognized by CNN, WSJ, and USA Today, Dr. Hochman led the national charge on providing PPE for medical staff during Covid and is the president of Indedocs, an organization founded to help provide more options for patients and doctors and disrupt the controlling and limiting healthcare bureaucracy. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Dr. Marcelo Hochman discuss:The cha...
2024-06-1144 min
The Independent Physician's Blueprint: Ditch Corporate Controls To Reduce Medical Practice Burnout & Generate Wealth Beyond Residency Training063 - Insights from IndeDocs Annual Meeting: Radically Serving Independent Physicians in South CarolinaThe PRACTICE: IMPOSSIBLE™ crew attended the IndeDocs Annual Winter Meeting in Columbia, South Carolina - January 20th, 2024, where they interviewed various attendees who are committed to the independent doctor movement. IndeDocs' mission is to put doctors and patients back in control of their healthcare and promote autonomous practices. The interviews covered a wide range of topics, including preventative healthcare, artificial intelligence in medicine, the obstacles that independent physicians confront, the importance of independent dermatologists, the benefits of ACOs for independent doctors, and radical cash-pay pricing models. The show finishes with the unveiling of a new weekly segment covering medical in...
2024-03-2823 min
Hope for HealthcareHow to Keep Physicians in Clinical Medicine by Creating Autonomy Through Local and State Legislative Action
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Marcelo Hochman this past week: he is President of Independent Doctors of South Carolina, a double Board-certified head, neck, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, founder of Charleston’s Facial Surgery Center, and Past President of the Charleston County Medical Society.
Dr. Hochman is on a mission to put the power of choice back into the hands of patients and physicians. By founding Independent Doctors of South Carolina (IndeDocs) Dr. Hochman promotes the independent practice of medicine to improve patient experiences and ensure that patients and physicians have alternatives and access to high-quality, doct...
2024-01-1635 minHope for HealthcareHow to Keep Physicians in Clinical Medicine by Creating Autonomy Through Local and State Legislative Action
I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Marcelo Hochman this past week: he is President of Independent Doctors of South Carolina, a double Board-certified head, neck, and facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, founder of Charleston’s Facial Surgery Center, and Past President of the Charleston County Medical Society.
Dr. Hochman is on a mission to put the power of choice back into the hands of patients and physicians. By founding Independent Doctors of South Carolina (IndeDocs) Dr. Hochman promotes the independent practice of medicine to improve patient experiences and ensure that patients and physicians have alternatives and access to high-quality, doct...
2024-01-1635 min
The Independent Physician's Blueprint: Ditch Corporate Controls To Reduce Medical Practice Burnout & Generate Wealth Beyond Residency Training058 - Who Are IndeDocs? President Dr. Marcelo Hochman Dives Into The Crucial Foundation Of The Doctor-Patient Relationship In Medical PracticeThis week on PRACTICE: IMPOSSIBLE, is an individual who specializes in facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, Dr. Marcelo Hochman. JPMD hosts Dr. Hochman as he discusses his engagement with IndieDocs as well as the efforts that are being made to abolish the Certificate of Need (CON) in the state of South Carolina. A CON is a state permission slip that is required by medical professionals, businesses, or organizations to get, in order to construct facilities or deliver specific services. Dr. Hochman discusses the detrimental effects that the CON had on patient access and cost, as well as t...
2024-01-1140 min
Healthcare SolutionsS03E10: The Loss of Autonomy with Dr. Marcelo HochmanDr. Marcelo Hochman, an accomplished Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon, extends his expertise to a diverse patient base, encompassing both pediatric and adult individuals, irrespective of insurance status—be it insured, self-pay, or pro-bono.Known for his advocacy in legislative initiatives, Dr. Hochman has spearheaded projects such as the repeal of the Certificate of Need, the prohibition of economic credentialing and non-compete clauses, and the promotion of tax incentives for doctors offering pro-bono medical care. He crafted the Action PPE project, which evolved into a nationwide movement that supplied 6 million units of PPE to independent practices during the pa...
2024-01-0241 min
Financial ResidencyFinancial Vitals - Regain Autonomy And Improve Care With Private Practice Medicine with Dr Marcelo HochmanThis episode is sponsored by Eckard Enterprises. To start empowering your financial future, visit www.EckardEnterprises.com Join Daniel Wrenne as he sits down with Dr. Marcelo Hochman, the founder of South Carolina's esteemed Facial Surgery Center, double Board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and President of Independent Doctors of South Carolina (IndeDocs). In this engaging episode, they delve into the intricate landscape of medical careers, exploring the choices between private practice and employment, and the critical role of financial planning. Dr. Hochman, also Past President of the Charleston County Medical Society and a...
2023-12-0949 min
Finance for PhysiciansRegain Autonomy And Improve Care With Private Practice Medicine with Dr. Marcelo HochmanJoin Daniel Wrenne as he sits down with Dr. Marcelo Hochman, the founder of South Carolina's esteemed Facial Surgery Center, double Board-certified facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and President of Independent Doctors of South Carolina (IndeDocs).
In this engaging episode, they delve into the intricate landscape of medical careers, exploring the choices between private practice and employment, and the critical role of financial planning.
Dr. Hochman, also Past President of the Charleston County Medical Society and a provider of pro-bono care to children with vascular anomalies, shares profound insights on challenges faced during medical training...
2023-12-0547 min