Episode 146: What Hospitals Executives REALLY Think When Negotiating Physician Contracts w. Ethan Nkana, JD, MBA
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9ikmAB Physicians are at a significant disadvantage when it comes to negotiating their salaries...
Episode 145: A Common Negotiating Tactic Employers Use, And How To Dodge It Like A Pro
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/bKDeEa Negotiating an employment agreement that is favorable to the physician can seem like a...
Episode 144: This Sophisticated Phone Scam Is Costing US Physicians Thousands Right Now
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/jCL8ot This is a public service announcement to physicians as there is a very sophisticated...
Episode 143: Peds Dental Anesthesia Entrepreneurship w. Dr. Navin Goyal
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/EmN6Gk An anesthesiologist by training, Dr. Navin Goyal is the co-founder of OFFOR Health...
Episode 142: Putting The Right People In The Right Seats In Your Practice w. Tina Rivenbark
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/yqU7WY Tina Rivenbark is an expert in all things related to running a successful and efficient...
Episode 141: Exploring A Misconception: Are Index Funds SAFE?
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/nye4Yj Index funds are popular investments, but that doesn’t mean they’re fail-safe. In fact,...
Episode 140: Anesthesia Job Market Update & Locums Overview w. Kyle Hadley
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/bDXZvq Kyle Hadley is the Vice President of Anesthesia at LocumTenens.com where he oversees the...
Episode 139: Financial Literacy As The Foundation To Private Practice Success w. Dr. Sandra Weitz
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/WEDbEw Dr. Sandra Weitz is a fellowship-trained, board-certified pain management specialist who...
Episode 138: A Cannabis Treatment Expert Leads An NFL-Commissioned Study w. Dr. Mark Wallace
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/UBxETz Should medical cannabis be an option for pain management? Dr. Mark Wallace joins the show...
Episode 137: What A Malpractice Proceeding Looks Like, Step By Step w. Dr. Stacia Dearmin
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/6tQ8hk Last week, Dr. Stacia Dearmin joined us to share her first-hand experience with...
Episode 136: Creating A System Of Support For Docs Going Through A Malpractice Claim w. Dr. Stacia Dearmin
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/1qj8R0 Today’s episode requires a content trigger warning, as I will be speaking with our guest...
Episode 135: One Important Thing That A Classic “Estate Plan” Doesn’t Cover – And What To Do About It
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/bZ8tmm If you ask any financial advisor, they will quickly tell you the hardest thing to get a...
Episode 134: Investing For Profits AND Impact w. Prof. Alex Edmans
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/jQGcxN Alex Edmans is Professor of Finance at London Business School and Academic Director of...
Episode 133: A Niche Tax Idea For Practice Owning Physicians w. Evgeni Ivanov, CPA
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/V4SMu4 Our guest today is Evgeni Ivanov, the Senior Manager for Wipfli LLP, where he specializes...
Episode 132: Understanding MSO Arrangements, And Important Considerations For Practice Buy Sell
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/Wl55Bw Scott Weavil is Weavil Law PC’s founder and Principal Attorney. He began his career as a...
Episode 131: An Update From The Wild Wacky Twilight-Zone-World Of Student Loans
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9Db8F6 Medical student debt has continued to rise, reaching numbers higher than ever before....
Episode 130: Choosing Reasonable Over Optimal To Be A Successful Financial Pragmatist
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9Db8F6 Financial decision-making in the real world doesn’t always make mathematical sense, but...
Episode 129: How Should Physicians Think About Inflation When Investing?
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9Db8F6 Inflation is frequently happening in isolated parts of the economy at any given time, but...
Episode 128: “A Partnership’s A Sinkin’ Ship”: How To Avoid Common Partnership Pitfalls
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9Db8F6 What does growth look like in an ideal world? In a medical practice, how many patients do...
Episode 127: Taxable Investment Accounts Are A Wealth-Builder’s Best Friend
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9Db8F6 Financial independence refers to having enough money saved or wealth accumulated in order...
Episode 126: What The Surprise Billing Legislation Means For Anesthesiologists In 2022 w. Dr. Mo Azam
If you’re a physician, you can earn CME from this content! Reflect on how this podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/9Db8F6 What are the implications of the No Surprises Act as it relates to anesthesiologists? In...
Episode 125: Changing CME into Convenient Medical Education w. Dr. Brian Cohen
Dr. Brian Cohen is a practicing anesthesiologist, founding partner of Miami Anesthesia Services (MAS), and the Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of Adaptrack, an AI-driven, practice-savvy nudge platform for physician teams to tackle risk blind spots and unlock...
Episode 124: Can You Make One Decision To Eliminate One Thousand Others? Do It!
Making proactive decisions about how you make decisions is immensely valuable. Preserving the finite and precious store of energy that you have and doing your best to make the most progress you can with the least amount of effort will help you long-term. So, in this...
Episode 123: Optimizing Your ASC To Maximize Your Investment Value w. Jeff Gorke
Jeff Gorke is an experienced healthcare executive, consultant, and leader with decades of experience spanning many healthcare services. He has immense knowledge on multiple topics within the healthcare industry, and he joins the show to discuss the art of the...
Episode 122: An Option That Could Be Better Than Launching A Practice, And Setting Up A Physician Agency w. Dr. Anthony Giuffrida
Dr. Anthony Giuffrida is the Director of Interventional Spine & Pain Management at Cantor Spine Center, where he brings a high level of expertise in non-surgical treatments designed to help alleviate pain. A board-certified physiatrist and fellowship-trained in...
Episode 121: Good Risk Management Is More Than A Medmal Policy w. Jennifer Wiggins
Risk management is not a policy—it’s really a way of life. There is a lot of data out there when it comes to malpractice cases, which allows us to decipher what we truly need to be protected against or aware of as anesthesiologists. To help us understand the...
Episode 120: Don’t Get Sued, But If You Do, Have Good Medmal Insurance w. Jennifer Wiggins
Jennifer Wiggins is the CEO of Aegis Malpractice Solutions, where she is an expert in helping physicians understand the risks that come with medical malpractice lawsuits and getting them the right coverage. In this episode, she discusses the current landscape of...
Episode 119b: Follow-Up With Bellingham Anesthesia Assoc. Re: Noncompetes In Anesthesia w. Dr. Scott Vanderleest
I recently released an episode talking about labor markets in anesthesia and the regional sensitivity around this issue, reviewing a specific case study recorded not far from Washington. Today I have the pleasure of talking to Scott Vanderleest, President at...
Episode 119: Evaluating The Impact Of The No Suprises Act On Anesthesiology Income & Contracts w. Loren Adler
After years of discussion, Congress agreed to end most surprise out-of-network billing, including the No Surprises Act, in the year-end omnibus spending bill. But what exactly does this mean for anesthesiology and our patients? In this episode, Loren Adler, the...
Episode 118: If You’ve Never Worked With A Financial Advisor, Check This Out Before Hiring One
There are a lot of great financial advisors out there, but unfortunately, the industry has a bad reputation. However, there is something really valuable in good, wise financial counsel, and I think many doctors could benefit from it. So, for this week's episode, I am...
Episode 117: Considerations For Selling Your Practice, From A Pain Group CEO w. Dr. Doug Wisor
Dr. Douglas Wisor is the Chief Executive Officer of National Spine & Pain Centers. A pain practitioner for nearly 20 years, he is board certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Pain Management. Today Dr. Wisor joins the show to discuss...
Episode 116: How Can Orthobiologics Fit Into Your Pain Practice? w. Dr. Nikhil Verma
This episode is dedicated to helping pain physicians effectively integrate orthobiologics treatments, also known as regenerative medicine, into their practices. There are a lot of economic considerations as it relates to the patient experience, payer approval, and FDA...
Episode 115: A Washington State Case Study On The Future Of Anesthesia Employment And Noncompetes
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn Questions that you should be asking in your life An executive order passed in 2020 which effected non-competes Resources & Links The consent decree: https://agportal-s3bucket.s3.amazonaws.com/BAA_ConsentDecree.pdf The state of...
Episode 114: An Important Program We’re Working On To Cultivate Physician Autonomy w. Dr. Jessica Jameson
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn The reasoning behind this project Why Dr. Jameson believes that this program will help physicians A little bit more about who the program is designed for, and what to expect Resources & Links Check out our YouTube channel...
Episode 113: A Strategy To Do What You Want, Sooner, On Your Way To Financial Independence
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn What is Coast Fire Retirement? Resources & Links Check out our YouTube channel This week, I want to discuss a new optional path that could be taken for future financial freedom. This is an option that I recently learned...
Episode 112: If You Want To Stop Trading Time For Money, You Need These Tools
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn What does it mean to invest money in a way that will stop you from trading time for money The difference between diversified investments and undiversified passive investments Resources & Links Check out our YouTube channel...
Episode 111: Revisiting: Making A Successful Financial Transition To Attendinghood w. Dr. Jimmy Turner
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Jimmy's recommendation for how to go about taxes (Don't use TurboTax!) - How to set expectations early so that you are prepared for the worst - How Justin has grown in his knowledge of finances, and his advice for others who'd like...
Episode 110: Revisiting: Understanding RVU Comp In Pain Management, Part Two
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn How to evaluate the competitiveness of an offer and how to understand what the potential outcomes or an offer based on different levels of productivity What is The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)? Solid benchmark points....
Episode 109: Revisiting: Understanding RVU Comp In Pain Management, Part One
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn The different types of RVU and how they each play a role. How an RVU is calculated. The reason RVU's differ from state to state. Resources & Links National Health Policy Forum - The Basics: Relative Value Units (RVUs) Dr. Eric...
Episode 108: Understanding The Story That Your Billing And Reimbursement Tells You w. Dr. Fisayo Ositelu
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn Incentives and your billing company What Dr. Ositelu and Gentem are setting out to solve Resources & Links Get in touch with Dr. Ositelu: fisayo@gentem.com Check out our YouTube channel This week's conversation is with CEO...
Episode 107: Bringing An Anesthesia Invention From Drawing Board To Market w. Dr. Trevor Gibbs
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links Check out Anestand Check out our YouTube channel This week, I am speaking to entrepreneur, anesthesiologist, and inventor, Dr. Trevor Gibbs. Dr. Gibbs created Anestand, the very first Anesthesia stand....
Episode 106: Private Equity vs. Hospital vs. Internal Acquisition For Pain Management Practices w. Larry Elisco, CPA
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links Private Equity Owning Doctor Practices... Check out our YouTube channel This week, I talked to Larry Elisco, CPA liquidity events around the sale of a medical practice, specifically selling to private...
Episode 105: Using Your Estate Plan To Unify (Not Devastate) Your Family w. Nathan Kavlie & Notesong Srisopark Thompson
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn How Notesong and Nathan try to accompany you when writing a will or deed, without getting in the way. The importance of planning for the worst Examples in the news of people who did not plan for their death, who'd families are paying...
Episode 104: Keep Your Trusts Close And Your Probates Closer – Estate Planning Pt 2 of 3 w. Nathan Kavlie
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links Check out our YouTube channel Today I am talking to Nathan Kavlie, who's an attorney, a legal educator and an entrepreneur who has started a virtual estate planning practice with his partner Notesong whom...
Episode 103: Key Components Of A Comprehensive Estate Plan w. Notesong Srisopark Thompson
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links To reach out to Notesong directly, you can email her at notesong@thoughtfulwills.com Or visit her company's website at www.thoughtfulwills.com Check out our YouTube channel This is episode one of three...
Episode 102: Do I Need To Set Up An Entity Before Buying Into An ASC? And Other Legal Stuff w. Scott Weavil J.D.
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn The Importance of of a correctly structured operating agreement How to handle a gain or loss of income Tax information for income gained Resources & Links Get in touch with Jim: jgiese@wipfli.com Tax Court approves surgeon’s...
Episode 101: Tax Ideas For ASC Owners From A Healthcare Tax Expert w. Jim Giese, JD, CPA
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn The Importance of of a correctly structured operating agreement How to handle a gain or loss of income Tax information for income gained Resources & Links Get in touch with Jim: jgiese@wipfli.com Tax Court approves surgeon’s...
Episode 100: This is why anesthesiologists are the best – a short reflection after 100 shows
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links Check out our YouTube channel Celebrating 100 episodes.Justin (00:01): Well, we made it, this is episode 100 Justin (00:06): And I'm going to keep it short and sweet. Justin (00:08): I'm coming to you today...
Episode 99: What Physicians Can Learn From The Russian Beard Tax Of 1698
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn What can we learn from the Russian Beard Tax of 1698? How to understand net incomes after taxes and build a comfortable lifestyle around that number Information on an upcoming tax bill that you need to prepare for Resources &...
Episode 98: Should A 30-something Physician Have Bonds In Their Investment Portfolio?
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnThese charts will help to frame any short-term market hiccups in the context of long term market performance. https://www.crestmontresearch.com/docs/Stock-Yo-Yo.pdf...
Episode 97: Two Key Principles To Help You Weather A Crazy Stock Market Storm
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnThese charts will help to frame any short-term market hiccups in the context of long term market performance. https://www.crestmontresearch.com/docs/Stock-Yo-Yo.pdf...
Episode 96: Autonomy via Locums & Independent Pain Practice In Hawaii w. Dr. Dawn Sparks
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn - Dr. Sparks' independent pain practice in Hawaii - Why she decided to apply to NASA to be an astronaut - Dr. Sparks realization that an ivy-league academic center was not where she wanted to spend her career - How Dr. Sparks used...
Episode 95: Why We’re Programmed To Misunderstand Our Own Death/Disability, And How To Best Insure Yourself
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links Nassim Taleb: Fooled By Randomness The Black Swan Check out our YouTube channel The work of Nassim Taleb expresses part of the reason that we are bad at understanding how probabilities relate to real life,...
Episode 94: Is it better to have a high salary or equity opportunity in a job offer?
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will LearnResources & Links Check out our YouTube channel There's two ways to build wealth over time. One way is to earn a high income and save a significant percent of that income. The second way, which is not mutually exclusive of...
Episode 93: The Tax Reduction Tool That Many CPAs Don’t Properly Utilize
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- The benefits of a solo 401k - How a solo 401k will relate to traditional IRAs - Why you should consider starting a solo 401k nowResources & Links Can I Still Open a New Solo 401k? 2020 Solo 401k Contribution Deadline Check...
Episode 92: Bad Real Estate Deals, Shady CPAs, and Other Physician Financial Drama w. Daniel Wrenne
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Daniel's approach to looking through contracts for physicians - Important things to consider when creating a financial plan - Areas where Daniel sees a lot of mistakesResources & Links Check out Daniel Wrenne and Finance for...
Episode 91: Things Every Pain Doc Needs To Know About Billing w. Devona Slater
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Important documenting procedures that many practices forget to do which can cause bigger problems down the line - The differences between medical practice billing and business practice billing - What is a net collections rate,...
Episode 90: Using Malpractice Claims Data To Generate A Premiums-Reducing CME Engine w. Dr. Brian Cohen
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How Dr. Cohen got his start building an Anesthesia program in South Florida - Practical changes that Dr. Cohen made to his own practice after observing different practices in South Florida - The reason Dr. Cohen Launched...
Episode 89: How COVID Is Accelerating Crazy Healthcare Innovations w. Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Charkravarthy breaks down the new COVID delivery method using micro-needle technology - The way that doctors are analyzing the progress that we have been making as it relates to public health - "COVID Fatigue" is becoming...
Episode 88: How Do Anesthesia Practices Get Paid? Explained By An Expert! w. Devona Slater
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Why Devona has spent 30 years fighting on behalf of physicians when it comes to clinical decisions made for economic outcomes - The importance of closing a case and billing before breaking away due to other events (vacation, life...
Episode 87: Should Noncompetes In Anesthesia Be Outlawed? w. Dr. Brian Schmutzler & Barb Molargik-Fitch, JD
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Common advice that Barb gives physicians, and most entrepreneurs when it comes to contractual agreements - How Barb helps clients who have signed contracts that feel pressured with non-competes - Brian's experience with...
Episode 86: The Formula To Crafting An Essential Message To Help Patients (Or Customers!) w. Dr. Dena George
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Common challenges faced by physicians trying to get outside their comfort zone in medical practice or business - Why physicians are wired to NOT take entrepreneurial risks, and how to adjust this focus - How Justin and his...
Episode 85: Similarities In Compensation, Incentive, And Moral Hazard For Doctors And Financial Advisors
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Different examples of compensation models for advisors. - What is an AUM Model? Is it right for your business? - The positives and negatives to a straight commission model.Resources & LinksReach out if you have any questions:...
Episode 84: Another Perspective On Private Equity In Anesthesia w. Brian Schmutzler
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How Anesthesia as a practice has evolved due to the events of COVID according to Dr. Schmutzler - How overhead in hospitals has made the anesthesiology bid very competitive - Dr. Schmutzler breaks down some of the different types of...
Episode 83: Bridging Subspecialties To Tackle Maternal Mortality w. Dr. Cesar Padilla
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Padilla explains where he thinks the main issues lie when considering how maternal morbidity seems to be going backwards compared to other countries. - Dr. Padilla explains the benefits of being able to discuss with other...
Episode 82: Using Anesthesia Skills To Become An Advisor To Venture Capital w. Dr. Simon Lee
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How Dr. Lee's training training in the opera helped in his practice of anesthesia - Why Dr. Lee was willing to risk it all for success - Dr. Lee's experience with being a locum physicianResources & LinksPilleve Check out our...
Episode 81: Expanding Pediatric Dentistry Access Via Anesthesia Entrepreneurship w. Dr. Navin Goyal
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- The imortance of anesthesia in the dental community - Why Dr. Goyal decided not to give up when times were hard - How anesthesia done by people like SmileMD can help not only dentists, but hospitals Resources & LinksSmileMD Check...
Episode 80: Humor, Perseverance, And Reinvention As An Anesthesiologist Woman Of Color w. Dr. Lynette Charity
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How Dr. Charity ended up at a white high-school in a time of diversity - The importance of laughter in the professional world - Why burnout needs to be taken seriouslyResources & LinksDr. Charity Speaks Meet the doctor who really...
Episode 79: Enjoy Financial Conquest With A Straightforward System
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- My goals from 2020 and the outcome of those goals - The importance of a system when setting output/input goals - 10 step example of systems applied to output/input goalsResources & LinksList of Physician Side Hustles Check out...
Episode 78: Year-end Giving Strategies w. Daniel Wrenne
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- I discuss my general thoughts thoughts of how my financial planning works with my practice - Some of the most rewarding ways that I have seen in terms of companies giving back financially - I give some advice for physicians that are...
Episode 77: Private Equity In Pain Management Practices w. Stuart Neiberg & Daniel Kvarnberg
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- The different rules that physicians need to understand when not many arbitrary risks involved. - How physicians can easily fall victim to the "Greater Fool Theory" and how to avoid it - How the idea of the "hub and spoke" model of...
Episode 76: Assessing The Future Of Anesthesiology Careers w. Dr. Karen Sibert
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Sibert's top fears for the anesthesia practice as she looks at the current landscape - Dr. Sibert discusses why she thinks that "we need to do more" and what that looks like on a practical level - Dr. Sibert dives into more...
Episode 75: Private Equity, Industry Consolidation, and Practice Value In Anesthesia w. Stuart Neiberg
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Three things Stuart recommends physicians try to fix to increase profitability - Stuart gives examples of different employment models for physicians, as well as some tips for each one - Important implications when a physician decides...
Episode 74: Is It Ok To “Go With Your Gut” When Choosing A Financial Advisor?
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How my experience on Black Friday reminded me of my time picking a financial advisor - What "going with your gut" look like when picking a financial advisor - Trust is important, but there is much more to itResources & LinksCheck...
Episode 73: All You Need To Know About Disability Insurance w. Larry Keller
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Big mistakes physicians make when looking at disability insurance - 3 types of ways financial advisors are compensated, and how that effects planning - The biggest mistakes that Larry sees policy writers makeResources &...
Episode 72b: Here’s A System For Tax Optimized Wealth Building
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Expenses that are worth using a 0% APR credit card with, and the exceptions to that idea - The similarities between FSA and HSA plans - Different strategies to paying off debtResources & LinksJoe Biden Loan Plan Tim Ferriss...
Episode 72: How To Handle Student Loans Between Now And 2021
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Important idea's I learned from Seth Godin - Biden's proposal for PSLF accessibility - How COVID has affected student loans, and what you should consider going into 2021Resources & LinksJoe Biden Loan Plan Tim Ferriss...
Episode 71: If You Want Happiness In Your Career You Must Intentionally Do This w. Dr. Jimmy Turner
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn Jimmy discusses why he will always have a coach How you behave on a day to day basis is determined by your thoughts Why many doctors these days feel powerless and angry, and how we can change that Resources & LinksBook...
Episode 70: Why It’s Critical To Follow The Money In Anesthesia Group Contracts w. Dr. Aalap Shah
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Shah talks about what it means to be a an independent anesthesiologist - Dr. Shah discusses his transition from anesthesia staffing company to a private practitioner - Dr. Shah discusses the responsibility that is felt for all...
Episode 69: Homebuying Wisdom For Docs In Transition
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How to assess when is the right time to buy a home, and how much you should pay - Simple rules to follow when considering how much you can afford to pay based on your salary - Other key factors to think about when buying a...
Episode 68: Learning From The H1N1 Pandemic Of 1918 To Combat COVID w. Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Chakravarthy talks about a "Eureka" moment from his career - The comparisons that Dr. Chakravarthy sees between the 2 pandemics - We discuss how we can take a strain from over 100 years ago, and use it to understand new strains...
Episode 67: Equipping Physicians As Advocates In The Business Of Medicine w. Dr. Anita Gupta
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn - I will discuss some key points that I try to remember when negotiating employee agreements - I discuss how I balance productivity with proper compensation with physicians - We discuss specific clauses that I believe physicians...
Episode 66: Plotting The Path To Pain Practice Partnership w. Dr. Joshua Suderman
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Suderman talks about what surprised him the most about his private practice journey. - How Dr. Suderman was able to become a strong vulnerable leader after graduating. - Dr. Suderman says what the most challenging part of...
Episode 65: Eliminate This Common Ball And Chain To Be A Wealth Building Physician
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Why a sense of inadequacy or shame can be very a major hurdle on physicians - For almost all physicians, there is no class to prepare you for the financial complexity that you could experience - Physicians are their own best advocate...
Episode 64: Should I Be Worried About The Stock Market Before The Election? And Other Poorly-Framed Questions
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- A little bit about New Corp and Rupert Murdoch. Should you be worried about what they are saying? - The reason that historical context is helpful when it comes to financial projections - I will give you some factual data on how the...
Episode 63: Unpacking COVID’s Impact On The Anesthesia Job Market w/ Kyle Hadley
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Kyle Discusses his tips for those still looking for a job during this COVID season - Kyle talks about how anesthesiologists should prepare now if COVID continues to go the direction that it is - Kyle explains why taking a job in a...
Episode 62: The Big Risks For Data Security In Healthcare w. Jason Culotta
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Jason Discusses how Coronavirus has impacted the IT and Cyber world - Jason explains why physicians should be worried about the security of their information. Patient information, such as a PHI, is very valuable information on...
Episode 61: Building The Future Of Pain Management With Real-Time Patient Feedback w. Dr. Michael Fishman
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Fishman explains neuromodulation, as well as why he has chosen to focus on it - Dr. Fishman's experience at dinner with Dr. Ricardo Vallejo - How Dr. Fishman went about building his team - Dr. Fishman's tips for new physicians ...
Episode 60: Turning Tough Career Experiences Into Empathetic Patient Care w. Dr. Jessica Jameson
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Jameson's experience with being a flight surgeon - Dr. Jameson will discuss why she loves to sing with/for her patients - Why Dr. Jameson has started to focus more on medication management for obesity for her patients - Dr....
Episode 59: Entrepreneurship And Innovation At The Crossroads Of Academics & Industry w. Dr. Krishnan Chakravarthy
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Chakravarty talks about how he built a qualified team when starting out. We discuss examples like how he found an expert in IP law to help with the legal protection of innovative ideas. - Dr. Chakravarty discusses his unique and...
Episode 58: Four Money Mindsets To Make You A Top Quintile Wealth Accumulator
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn The 4 mindsets that characterize top quintile wealth building physicians: 1. Acknowledging and addressing financial entropy 2. Creating transparency through systems to the important financial things in your life 3. Creating touch...
Episode 57: COVID In NYC, Industry Collab, & Finding True Success w. Dr. David Rosenblum
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Rosenblum discusses his time in fellowship, as well as what it was like when he first stepped out of it. - Dave talks about how COVID has effected his business, as well as some of the issues that he has personally seen in many...
Episode 56: Starting A Pain Practice In A Competitive Metro Area w. Dr. George Hanna
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Hanna talks about some of the incredible mentors that helped him along the way. - He talks about his first 12 months of being chief and chair of the anesthesia department and how they were a unique learning experience. - Dr....
Episode 55: Finding Success In Solo Pain Practice Straight Out Of Fellowship w. Dr. Shachi Patel
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Patel will discuss the joys of working in her fellowship. How her clients reacted to her, and what it was like to become a parent during this time. - She tells me about the wild feeling of getting a bank loan. She talks about how...
Episode 54: Keys To A Career Transition For Clinical & Relational Success w. Dr. Stephen Freiberg
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Why Dr. Freiberg says that it is important to trust your training, but also know your limits. Understand when to take charge, but also when to ask for help. - Dr. Freiberg explains why little things such as being punctual will make a...
Episode 53: Why We Need More Anesthesiologists Involved In Policy And Leadership w. Dr. Vanila Singh
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- Dr. Singh's experience with being the "spokesperson" for the shareholders of her task force. - Dr. Singh shares some of her favorite leaders from history who have impacted her life the most - Dr. Signh shares some of her favorite...
Episode 52: A Survey Of Retirement Plan Options For Private Practices w. Rickie Taylor
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How Rickie evaluates a physician or private practice group, as well as the tools that he brings to make sure that they have the most help possible. - The different types of retirement plans and the pros/cons of each. - Rickie's tips...
Episode 51: Building A Personal Brand To Practice Medicine With Purpose w. Dr. Anita Gupta
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How Dr. Gupta was able to find her voice in the crowd and establish herself as an independent thinker in a way that advanced the practice forward. - Dr. Gupta's story from an article in the Inquirer, to working with the ASA. - Dr....
Episode 50: Understanding RVUs In Interventional Pain, Part 2 of 2
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- How to evaluate the competitiveness of an offer and how to understand what the potential outcomes or an offer based on different levels of productivity - What is The Medical Group Management Association (MGMA)? - Solid benchmark...
Episode 49: Understanding RVUs In Interventional Pain, Part 1 of 2
[tags] This EpisodeYou Will Learn- The different types of RVU and how they each play a role. - How an RVU is calculated. - The reason RVU's differ from state to state. Resources & LinksNational Health Policy Forum - The Basics: Relative Value Units (RVUs) Dr....
