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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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00:43:40

#45 - “I Was Told I’d Only Live to 55” – The Heart...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/11/25

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.__________________________What if your superhero dreams as a kid shaped your career in health tech? In

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00:40:47

#44 - Empowering PAs in Telemedicine: Ashlyn Smith's...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/11/18

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.__________________________What if PAs could lead the charge in closing healthcare deserts through

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00:18:23

#43 - 2026 Compliance Forecast: Surviving the New AI...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/11/11

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.________________________Can you trust an AI that’s writing your treatment plans, or will 2026 be the

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00:20:06

#42 - Your Cancel Button Is About to Cost You $7...

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2025/11/04

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.__________________________In this solo episode of Telemedicine Talks, Phoebe Gutierrez sounds the

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00:26:17

#41 – The DEA Crackdown: Phoebe’s 2026 Compliance...

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2025/10/28

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone DIRECT. Lightstone DIRECT invites you to partner with a $12B AUM real estate institution as you grow your portfolio. Access the same single-asset multifamily and industrial deals Lightstone pursues with its own capital – Lightstone co-invests a minimum of 20% in each deal alongside individual investors like you. You’re an institution. Time to invest like one.____________________________________________________________________What happens when the DEA ends

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00:42:51

#40 - AI-Powered Care: Sam Hill’s Insurance Revolution

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2025/10/21

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone Direct LLC. Lightstone Direct LLC connects you to institutional-quality real estate investments backed by a $12-billion AUM firm that co-invests alongside you—your partner in building lasting wealth. All investments involve risk. Please visit LightstoneDirect.com for a full list of disclosures.________________________________Can AI make health insurance transparent and affordable for independent doctors and 1099 workers?In this episode of Telemedicine Talks,

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00:36:18

#39 - September Recap - Docs on the Hook: Compliance,...

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2025/10/14

This episode is sponsored by Lightstone Direct LLC. Lightstone Direct LLC connects you to institutional-quality real estate investments backed by a $12-billion AUM firm that co-invests alongside you—your partner in building lasting wealth. All investments involve risk. Please visit LightstoneDirect.com for a full list of disclosures.__________________________________________________What’s next for telemedicine as regulatory shifts and legal challenges reshape the landscape?In this Monthly Update

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00:45:07

#38 - Telemedicine as a Bridge: Dr. Manzur on...

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2025/10/07

Can telemedicine enhance medicine without compromising quality and altruism? In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez discuss with Dr. Manzur Moidunny about early-career hesitations about fully embracing telemedicine, finding a balanced middle ground that aligns with his values. Drawing from his hospitalist experience, he explores the difference between access to care and truly good, holistic care, the importance of leadership in guiding ethical practices,

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00:46:39

#37 - Mastering Time Freedom: Dr. Anne Tsung’s...

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2025/09/30

How can high-achieving physicians reclaim their time and live with true freedom?Dr. Leo Damasco sits down with Dr. Anne Tsung as she shares her extraordinary journey—from aspiring astronaut to working in Antarctica's South Pole—to developing her "Five Stages to Time Freedom" framework. Drawing from experiences in extreme environments like NASA and ICUs, she explains how to access flow states on demand, optimize chronotypes, and shift from external validation to intrinsic self-worth.Tailored for

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00:36:17

#36 - AI-Powered LinkedIn Mastery: Strategies for...

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2025/09/23

How can physicians leverage AI and LinkedIn to build their professional brand and open new doors? Leo Damasco chats with Al Kushner about his journey from Brooklyn roots to self-employed LinkedIn strategist, driven by a desire for independence. Al shares insights from his book The AI LinkedIn Advantage (published March 25, 2025), emphasizing profile optimization with keywords, AI tools for content creation, and strategic outreach to convert connections into opportunities. Tailored for doctors

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00:41:42

Ep35 - From Kitchen Dreams to Insurance Revolution:...

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2025/09/16

What if health insurance was transparent and empowering for freelancers? In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez welcome Wyatt Stokesberry, as he recounts his non-traditional path—dreaming of being a chef but inspired by business owners to start ventures young, rejecting a corporate job, and embracing constant uncertainty as a "risk-on individual." He discusses the feast-or-famine entrepreneur mindset, getting 1% better daily, and thriving in discomfort,

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00:30:23

#34 - August Recap: Policy Pauses, Doctor Scams, and...

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2025/09/09

What could happen if key ACA marketplace rules kick in, leaving millions without coverage? In this end-of-month recap episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez break down the latest developments in telemedicine and healthcare policy for August 2025. They discuss a Maryland judge's August 22nd decision to temporarily block parts of the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Rule—set to start August 25th—including a $5 minimum premium, stricter income verifications,

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00:39:56

#33 - Inclusive Telehealth: Reaching LGBTQ+...

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2025/09/02

How can telehealth marketing bridge access gaps for underserved communities like LGBTQ+ populations?In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, host Leo Damasco welcomes Julio Morales, a veteran marketing leader with over 20 years in branding and digital strategy. Julio discusses his experiences at an LGBTQ+-focused telehealth company during 2020, where he partnered with 42 nonprofits to boost awareness and patient acquisition amid access disparities. He shares insights on transitioning to Chipper

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00:38:35

#32 - AI-Powered Healthcare: Revolutionizing Chart...

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2025/08/26

In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, host Phoebe Gutierrez interviews Justin Liu, to share his background as a Bay Area engineer, from Google to AI infrastructure at Rockset (acquired by OpenAI), and how he and co-founder Scott transitioned into healthcare without prior experience. They explore the inefficiencies in the industry, the importance of manual processes before automation, gaining medical coding certifications, and speaking the language of diverse stakeholders—from venture-backed

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00:34:27

EP31 - Transforming Cancer Care: Blending Oncology...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/08/19

Main Summary for Simplecast:This episode is sponsored by: My Financial CoachYou trained to save lives—who’s helping you save your financial future? My Financial Coach connects physicians with CFP® Professionals who specialize in your complex needs. Whether it’s crushing student loans, optimizing investments, or planning for retirement, you’ll get a personalized strategy built around your goals. Save for a vacation home, fund your child’s education, or prepare for life’s surprises—with unbiased,

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00:46:03

#30 - When Doing the Right Thing Slows You Down—and...

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2025/08/12

In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez sit down with Dr. Okemefuna Okpara, to discuss his telemedicine journey sparked by burnout during the COVID era. Dr. Okpara candidly shares his struggles with the chaos of juggling multiple telemedicine gigs, particularly in weight loss and GLP-1 prescriptions, where he prioritized ethical practice over efficiency, often spending extra time to ensure patient safety. He reflects on the culture of silence around telemedicine

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00:45:19

#29 - Revolutionizing Dermatology Through Digital...

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2025/08/07

How can dermatology and medicine as a whole—embrace digital care without compromising quality? In this episode, Dr. Cheryl Lee joins Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez to share her journey from NIH researcher to founding CLMD, a patented sensitive skincare line, and Zōca, a comprehensive telehealth platform spanning multiple specialties.She recounts how patients across the globe sought her eczema expertise online after launching her skincare line in 2014, sparking the idea for a scalable,

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00:42:04

#28 - July Updates on AI Regulation, Interstate...

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2025/08/05

In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Leo and Phoebe unpack the latest developments in telemedicine and digital health for July. They explore the CMS’s Wiser Act, a 2026-2031 pilot using AI and machine learning to audit billing in real-time, flagging fraud and overpayments in select states. The discussion shifts to a legal battle where Texas targeted a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills, highlighting the politicization of telemedicine across state lines. They also cover

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00:41:32

#27 - From Pharmacist to Health Tech Leader: Lauren...

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2025/07/29

How can clinicians break into health tech and shape the future of healthcare? In this episode, Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez are joined by Lauren Curtis, who shares her bold move to join PillPack in its early days, cold-emailing her way into a role that kickstarted her health tech career. She discusses how she carved out non-clinical roles by solving operational inefficiencies, eventually leading to her passion project, Hey Health Tech, a platform with a newsletter and job board to help

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00:38:43

#26 - Telemedicine in the Trenches: Dr. Peter Crane...

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2025/07/22

How can telemedicine enhance care in rural communities, and why is physician wellness critical to effective practice? In this episode, Dr. Leo Damasco sits down with Dr. Peter Crane, as he explores the evolution of telemedicine in his practice, from supporting snowbirds to managing follow-up care for patients with transportation challenges. He candidly shares a lesson from a missed appendicitis diagnosis during COVID, highlighting telemedicine’s limitations and the importance of physical exams for

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