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Telemedicine Talks

Phoebe Gutierrez, Dr. Leo Damasco, Doctor Podcast Network

Telemedicine isn’t the future—it’s happening now. But for physicians and startups, it’s a world filled with unanswered questions, regulatory landmines, and a steep learning curve. Welcome to Telemedicine Talks, where we cut through the chaos and give you the real story behind digital healthcare. Hosted by Dr. Leo Damasco, a pediatrician and emergency medicine doctor who built his career in telemedicine, and Phoebe Gutierrez, a former state regulator turned startup strategist, this podcast explores

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#25 - Is Your Practice at Risk? What Every...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/07/15

Can staying informed on regulatory changes safeguard your telemedicine practice? Hosts Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez explore this question in a dynamic discussion covering the Department of Justice and OIG’s historic $14.6 billion healthcare fraud takedown, targeting 324 providers across all 50 states, with a sharp focus on telemedicine fraud in durable medical equipment (DME), genetic testing, and opioid diversion. Drawing from Phoebe’s analysis of the indictments, they highlight critical

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Ep24 - How Dr. Anna Chacon Built a Telemedicine...

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2025/07/08

Can telemedicine offer physicians the work-life balance traditional medicine often denies? Host Dr. Leo Damasco welcomes Dr. Anna Chacon, as she recounts her shift from hospital-based roles to owning a medical office building, spurred by her father’s sudden job loss during COVID when his pediatric ICU closed. She delves into the complexities of compliance, the stigma of lacking a brick-and-mortar presence which led to rejections from pathology groups, and the relentless connectivity of virtual

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00:47:36

#23 - How Dr. Moe Gibbons Rewrote Her Career and...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/07/01

How can physicians break free from burnout and build lives they love? Hosts Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Dr. Moe Gibbons, who transitioned to founding Active Medical Solutions, a lifestyle medicine practice, and a coaching business for physicians. After 13 years in a level two trauma center, a forced shift to an offsite role sparked her accidental entry into telemedicine, replacing her ER income within six months. Dr. Gibbons, shares her journey managing personal health challenges and

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00:27:12

#22 - Behind the Screens: The Realities of Leading in...

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2025/06/24

Think becoming a medical director means stepping back from clinical chaos? Think again. Phoebe Gutierrez turns the spotlight on Dr. Leo Damasco to unpack his journey from military medicine to leading virtual care teams as a telehealth medical director.Dr. Damasco shares what most don’t see—managing crises across time zones, navigating compliance landmines, and translating executive goals into frontline action. He breaks down the skills every virtual leader needs, how to spot red flags in telehealth

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00:20:51

#21 - PBM Reforms Unpacked: How Drug Pricing Changes...

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2025/06/17

Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez analyze the latest executive orders addressing pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and drug pricing reforms. They unpack the role of PBMs in controlling prescription drug costs, the hidden rebate system, and how these reforms aim to increase transparency and lower costs for patients. With a focus on telemedicine, they discuss how these changes could improve medication affordability, enhance prescribing flexibility, and impact the operations of telemedicine startups

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00:28:56

#20 – Telemedicine on the Line: Phoebe Gutierrez...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/06/10

In this episode, Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco discuss the largest proposed restructuring of Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act in over a decade. The federal proposal includes $715 billion in cuts, new work requirements, biannual eligibility redeterminations, reduced funding for states that support immigrant coverage, and cost-sharing policies that could block access for low-income patients.Phoebe breaks down what these changes really mean for providers, patients, and the broader

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00:32:47

#19 - When TV Gets Too Real: The Pitt and the Truth...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/06/06

Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez unpack the HBO series The Pitt, which vividly captures the high-stakes, high-stress world of emergency medicine. Through the lens of the show’s hour-long ER shifts, they discuss the emotional and physical toll of relentless trauma cases, bureaucratic burdens, and the constant fight-or-flight mentality that drives physician burnout. Dr. Leo, a former ER doctor, reflects on how The Pitt mirrors real-life experiences and explains why many ER physicians are turning

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00:32:07

#18 - Navigating Medicaid Cuts and Medicare Advantage...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/06/03

In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez dive into the major changes impacting Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans. They explore proposed Medicaid budget reconciliation changes, including work requirements, increased eligibility documentation, and reduced state autonomy, and their impact on physicians and vulnerable patient populations. Phoebe sheds light on the intensified Medicare Advantage audits, with CMS hiring 2,000 additional reviewers to address fraud, waste, and

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00:31:44

#17 - From ER Chaos to Telemedicine Freedom: Dr. Eric...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/05/27

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_______________In this episode, host Dr. Leo Damasco sits down with Dr. Eric Wright, to explore his

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00:33:02

#16 - A Doctor’s Breakup with Telemedicine

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/05/20

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_______________In this episode, Dr. Mark Chmiela sits down with hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco to

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00:31:09

#15 - Telemedicine Talks: April 2025 News Roundup

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/05/13

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_______________In this episode, Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco launch a new monthly segment to keep telemedicine practitioners up to

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00:32:36

Ep14 - Transitioning from Burnout to Innovation:...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/05/06

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_______________Burnout is a reality for many physicians, but what happens when you turn that frustration into

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00:36:21

#13 – How Dr. Maria Mithaiwala Built an Authentic...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/04/29

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_______________When physicians face high burnout rates in specialties like emergency medicine, finding balance is

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00:34:32

#12 - Botox at Your Doorstep: The Rise of Concierge...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/04/22

This 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,

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00:30:34

#11 - Building a Safety Net: Insurance Insights for...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/04/15

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.___________When physicians transition from W2 roles to independent telemedicine practices, many overlook a

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00:43:35

#10: How Devon Phillips Led a Major COVID-19 Testing...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/04/08

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.____When COVID-19 struck, the healthcare system couldn’t keep up. Testing was scarce, data reporting was broken,

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00:39:59

#9: From Handbag Designer to Telemedicine...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/04/01

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._____When Chris Turtizin started his career designing high-end handbags in Berlin, he never imagined he’d end up

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00:15:00

#8: BONUS EPISODE - Medicare’s Last-Minute Telehealth...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/03/26

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._______At the end of this month, Medicare’s telehealth payment extensions were set to expire, causing widespread

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00:24:55

#7 - Telehealth in 2025: The Medicare Policy Changes...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/03/25

This 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

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00:29:08

Ep6: Barriers to Telemedicine – Addressing Common...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/03/18

This 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

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