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Telemedicine Talks#15 - Telemedicine Talks: April 2025 News RoundupSet For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_______________In this episode, Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco launch a new monthly segment to keep telemedicine practitioners up to date on critical news and regulations. They dive into April’s biggest updates, including HIPAA violations tied to marketing tracking tool...2025-05-1331 min
Telemedicine Talks#14 - Transitioning from Burnout to Innovation: Establishing a Virtual OB-GYN PracticeSponsored by: Set For LifeSet For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_______________Burnout is a reality for many physicians, but what happens when you turn that frustration into innovation? In this episode, host Leo engages in a captivating conversation with Dr. Diana Kumar and Dr. Th...2025-05-0632 min
Telemedicine Talks#13 – How Dr. Maria Mithaiwala Built an Authentic Brand While Balancing It AllSponsored by: Set For LifeSet For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_______________When physicians face high burnout rates in specialties like emergency medicine, finding balance is crucial. In this episode, Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez sit down with Dr. Maria Mithaiwala, an emergency medicine physician, ne...2025-04-2936 min
Telemedicine Talks#12 - Botox at Your Doorstep: The Rise of Concierge Aesthetics with Nick KrusThis episode is sponsored by: Set For Life InsuranceSet For Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife____________In this episode, Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez interview Nick Krus, CEO and founder of June Skin, about his unexpected journey from the music industry to launching a co...2025-04-2234 min
Telemedicine Talks#11 - Building a Safety Net: Insurance Insights for Telemedicine TrailblazersSponsored by: Set For LifeSet for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife.___________When physicians transition from W2 roles to independent telemedicine practices, many overlook a critical piece of the puzzle: disability insurance. In this episode, Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez talk with Jamie Fleischner ab...2025-04-1530 min
Telemedicine Talks#8: BONUS EPISODE - Medicare’s Last-Minute Telehealth Extension: What It Means for YouSponsored by: Set For LifeSet for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife._______At the end of this month, Medicare’s telehealth payment extensions were set to expire, causing widespread concern among telemedicine providers and patients. Many Medicare beneficiaries were already receiving notices that their virtual care opti...2025-03-2615 min
Telemedicine Talks#7 - Telehealth in 2025: The Medicare Policy Changes That Could Affect YouThis episode is sponsored by: Set For LifeSet for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at drpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife._______Medicare’s telehealth policies are set to change in April 2025, and the shift could leave many telemedicine providers and patients scrambling. The expiration of COVID-era waivers means Medicare will return to pre-pandemic tele...2025-03-2524 min
Telemedicine TalksEp6: Barriers to Telemedicine – Addressing Common ConcernsThis episode is sponsored by: Set For Life Set for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife___________As telemedicine expands, more physicians are considering leaping—but not without questions.Following a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Hussain Mithaiwala in our last episode, Dr Leo and Phoebe tackl...2025-03-1829 min
Telemedicine TalksEp5: The Future of Weight Loss in Telemedicine: Navigating the FDA ShakeupThis episode is sponsored by: Set For LifeSet for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_________Recent FDA changes have rocked the telemedicine industry, specifically affecting providers and patients who rely on GLP-1 medications for weight loss. As tirzepatide and semaglutide are removed from the shortage li...2025-03-1120 min
Telemedicine TalksEp4: The Case Against Telemedicine – Dr. Hussain Mithaiwala’s Unfiltered PerspectiveThis episode is sponsored by: Set For Life InsuranceSet for Life Insurance helps doctors safeguard their future with True Own Occupational Disability Insurance. A single injury or illness can change everything, but the best physicians plan ahead. Protect your income and secure your future before life makes the choice for you. Your career deserves protection—act now at https://www.doctorpodcastnetwork.co/setforlife_______While telemedicine is growing rapidly, not every physician is eager to jump on board. Dr. Hussain Mithaiwala shares why he prefers practicing in person. He discusses the imp...2025-03-0424 min
Telemedicine TalksEp3: From Regulator to Startup Strategist – Phoebe Gutierrez’s Mission to Empower PhysiciansTelemedicine is booming, but navigating regulations and compliance can be overwhelming. That’s where Phoebe Gutierrez comes in. A former state healthcare regulator turned startup strategist, Phoebe helps physicians and companies build sustainable, compliant telemedicine businesses.In this episode, she shares how her experience as a state regulator gave her a front-row seat to healthcare policy in action. She discusses the biggest mistakes startups make—and how to avoid them—while emphasizing that compliance isn’t just a legal box to check but a crucial factor for telemedicine success. She also highlights the importance of physician-led telehealth companie...2025-02-2525 min
Telemedicine TalksEp2: From ER to Telemedicine – Dr. Leo Damasco’s JourneyPhysicians often feel trapped in traditional healthcare settings, but Dr. Leo Damasco proves there’s another way. In this episode, Leo shares his career evolution, from training in the military to working in a Level 1 trauma center and finally taking the leap into telemedicine. He breaks down his challenges, including imposter syndrome, learning new systems, and navigating colleague skepticism.Wondering if telemedicine is right for you? This episode offers real talk, insights, and a fresh take on digital health. They cover:✅ How the pandemic pushed Leo toward telemedicine—and why he never looked...2025-02-1825 min