It's a double feature! Chip welcomes Dr. Alan Johnson and Dr. Kathy Chebib to the podcast, where the two share their extensive histories in medicine, and discuss how they began their buying group, originally known as the Pediatric Federation, now known as PracticeWell, bringing vaccine purchasing power and many more benefits to 6,000 practices and over 20,000 physicians nationwide.

https://www.practicewell.org/about-us

Chip is joined by Dr. Alanna Levine, MD FAAP, where they discuss the book "Who Not How" and how the healthcare industry should prepare for a shortage of pediatricians.

"I think that understanding at the core, good care, is that one-on-one relationship. And when you have a smaller practice, you can absolutely deliver that in the best way possible."

In this episode recorded at the 2026 PMI Conference in New Orleans, LA, Chip sits down with former AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung, who discusses her almost accidental step into pediatric healthcare and her rise from humble beginnings to leading hundreds of pediatricians in the Trusted Doctor Alliance, a nonprofit that maintains practices' independence while saving money via group purchasing power.

Learn more at https://www.trusteddoctorsalliance.com/

Chip is joined by Dr. Alanna Levine, MD FAAP this week, where they discuss the book "Who Not How" and how the healthcare industry should prepare for a shortage of pediatricians.

Chip invites Dr. Herb Bravo, co-host of The Pediatric Lounge podcast, to share his story of entering medicine. A self-described unusual pediatrician, Dr. Bravo began his medical career with an inspiring relationship with a mentor during his training in Costa Rica. The two also discuss the very exciting future of Type 1 Diabetes.

Check out Dr. Bravo and Dr. Rogu at https://thepediatriclounge.com/.

Dr. Nelson Branco from Tamalpais Pediatrics joins Chip in a discussion about behavioral health, the impact of AI on pediatrics and healthcare, relationships, and...heavy metal from the 80s.

Chip welcomes Lisa Callahan, DNP, CPNP of Grants Pass Pediatrics in Grants Pass, Oregon. Together they discuss being paid in eggs, navigating life as a capitation model practice, taking time to fill your cup, and when to negotiate for what matters -- and when not to.

Longtime friend of Chip and PCC, Nneka Unachukwu, MD joins the podcast this week. The two discuss the inner workings of building a practice, learning to manage and market, adapt and negotiate to achieve your goals for your patients and your practice.

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Chip welcomes Dr. Amaka Nnamani, MD FAAP to the show this week. Dr. Nnamani shares her experience buying and running a pediatric practice as a new CEO, and explains how her career has evolved over time to include medicine, a children's book, breastfeeding advocacy, and public speaking.

Check out her children's book, Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! https://www.dramakannamani.com/

Chip sits down with pediatrician Dr. Anna Groebe, DO of Bloom Pediatrics in Metro Detroit, Michigan, and she shares her practice's culture of weighing risks, seizing opportunity, and showing up for children.

http://bloompediatricsmi.com/