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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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00:31:05

#59 - How to Master PC MSO Structures in...

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2026/03/03

Confused about PC MSO setups in telemedicine? You're not alone. Many physicians jump in without knowing the full picture.In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Leo Damasco dive into the realities of Professional Corporation (PC) and Management Services Organization (MSO) structures for telemedicine practices. Drawing from personal experiences, Leo as a PC owner plugged into existing setups. They debunk myths like the "one-size-fits-all" friendly PC model for nationwide

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00:36:22

#58 - How Getting Sued Ignited a PA's Ruthless Rise...

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2026/02/24

Ever wondered how a lawsuit could launch a thriving consulting career? In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco sits down with Christopher Cannell, as he shares his path from bedside clinician to nationally recognized medical-legal expert, starting with a malpractice suit he won due to his preparation and poise as a witness. He explains how attorneys seek thorough, credible experts who understand standard of care from multiple angles, and how his diverse

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00:42:51

#57 - Revolutionizing Health Insurance for...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2026/02/17

As 2026 unfolds with looming subsidy cliffs and rising uninsured rates, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco revisit Episode 35, featuring Wyatt Stokesberry. Growing up around business owners and ditching a corporate path, Wyatt shares his pivot from aspiring chef to health insurance innovator, emphasizing the thrill of breaking norms, embracing discomfort, and betting on yourself amid uncertainty.Drawing from his experience building self-funded plans for small employers, Wyatt demystifies the

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00:50:09

#55 - Physician Assistants in Telemedicine: Breaking...

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2026/02/10

Why are so few Physician Assistants (PAs) entering the telemedicine space, and how can they overcome the barriers to start their own practices?In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco are joined by a panel of innovative providers: Ashlyn Smith, Christina Davis, Savannah Elgins, and Katie Wakeland. Together, they share their journeys from traditional clinic settings to telemedicine entrepreneurship, highlighting the frustrations with the broken healthcare system,

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00:35:49

#54 - How to Build Your Telemedicine Practice: PC MSO...

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2026/02/03

Thinking about launching your own telemedicine or digital health practice but overwhelmed by the logistics? In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco break down the essential steps for clinicians, PAs, NPs, and entrepreneurs to build compliant, scalable practices.They explore PC MSO structures and variations like professional associations or PLLCs across all 50 states, emphasizing that anyone can own a medical practice with the right setup. Phoebe shares

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00:38:46

#54 - January 2026 Telemedicine Recap: Federal...

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2026/02/01

Kicking off 2026 with a bang: telemedicine is navigating government uncertainties, tech-driven oversight, and fresh funding avenues.In this January recap on Telemedicine Talks, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco dive into key developments: flat Medicare rates for 2027 causing stock market ripples, potential extensions of telemedicine flexibilities through 2027 amid shutdown risks, and how the AI-first administration could ease fraud monitoring with real-time audits. They explore ongoing

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00:52:22

#53 - How Telehealth Gets Covered: What Health Plans,...

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2026/01/27

Why do so many telehealth and digital health startups struggle when they try to work with health plans, Medicaid, or Medicare?In this episode of Telemedicine Talks, Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco are joined by Sunshine Moore, who specializes in translating between startups, payers, and government programs. Together, they pull back the curtain on how health policy really works, and why understanding it is essential for anyone building or scaling a healthcare business.Sunshine explains why

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00:42:11

#52 -What if unlocking capital for your healthcare...

Telemedicine Talks ·

2026/01/20

What if securing capital for your healthcare practice didn't mean drowning in paperwork or facing endless rejections?In this engaging kickoff to 2026, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco chat with Sharmeen Aqeel, about demystifying finances for independent healthcare providers. From breaking down P&L statements into simple cash inflows and outflows to navigating options like big banks versus private lenders, they explore how to track key metrics like patient statistics and fixed costs

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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...

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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...

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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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