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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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00:38:50

#51 - AI in Healthcare: Slippery Slope or...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2026/01/13

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 AI could renew your prescriptions or diagnose your symptoms, but at

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00:40:44

#50: Phoebe’s Favorite Episode of 2025: From Handbag...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2026/01/06

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.__________________________When Chris Turtizin started his career designing high-end handbags in Berlin,

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00:25:33

#49 - What Shaped Telemedicine in 2025, and What's...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/12/30

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 shaped telemedicine in 2025, and what's on the horizon for 2026?In this

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00:40:33

#48 - Why Ignoring Cybersecurity Could Sink Your...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/12/23

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 securing your telemedicine practice against AI-driven scams and data

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00:48:55

#47 - Navigating 2025 Privacy Laws: How Telemedicine...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/12/16

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 complying with 19 U.S. state privacy laws and counting was as easy as

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00:38:35

#46 - Why Physicians Are Turning to Private...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2025/12/02

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.__________________________You went from making residency peanuts to six- and seven-figure clinical

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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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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

Telemedicine Talks ·

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,...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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:...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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+...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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...

Telemedicine Talks ·

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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