What if the future of therapy isn't about replacing therapists, but giving them an AI co-pilot they control?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Akram "AK" Azaiez, founder and CEO of Eggmed, an AI-powered EHR platform revolutionizing behavioral health technology. Originally from Tunisia, AK transitioned from financial services to Silicon Valley product management before launching Eggmed—a platform born from his personal experiences as both a therapy consumer and as the son of a parent with Alzheimer's. How does a small startup compete with established EHR giants? AK believes the answer lies in building trust through superior user experience, clinician-centered design, and authentic understanding of provider pain points in mental health practice management.

The conversation explores Eggmed's unique features including front office AI automation, advanced revenue cycle management, and seamless interoperability. AK discusses the strategic spinoff of Retio, an omnichannel AI workflow builder for practices with existing EHRs. Topics range from HIPAA compliance challenges to the ethics of AI in therapy, policy barriers to healthcare access, and the importance of in-person connections in an increasingly automated world. What role will AI play in the future of therapy? AK shares his vision for AI as co-pilot, not replacement, for clinicians.

Akram "AK" Azaiez is the founder and CEO of Eggmed, an AI-powered EHR platform designed specifically for behavioral health practices. Born and raised in Tunisia, AK moved to California at 21, completing his education before launching a career in financial services and tech product management in San Francisco. His personal journey with mental health—both as a therapy consumer and through his father's decade-long battle with Alzheimer's—inspired him to create Eggmed. Today, AK leads a diverse 13-16 member team across Eggmed and its spinoff company Retio, focusing on building technology that supports clinicians through kindness, innovation, and genuine understanding of healthcare workflows.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: https://www.eggmed.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akazaiez/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eggmedapp/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eggmed/61562936117551/

HIMSS conference (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society) - https://www.himss.org/

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Is locum tenens just a gap year option, or could it be the foundation for long-term financial freedom and lifestyle design?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Genevieve Jacobs, a board-certified physician who launched her locum tenens career immediately after residency in 2020. Why did Dr. Jacobs choose temporary assignments over traditional employment? She shares how this path allowed her to work across the United States and internationally while maintaining complete autonomy over her schedule. Beyond clinical work, Dr. Jacobs has built a thriving consulting business, presenting to prestigious residency programs including Johns Hopkins, Yale, and Cleveland Clinic while creating digital courses filmed across five countries.

The conversation explores the financial realities of locum work, from negotiating competitive rates to maximizing tax advantages through LLC structures. Dr. Jacobs reveals her strategies for avoiding red flags in assignments, streamlining the credentialing process, and maintaining secure document management systems. They discuss international opportunities, the challenges of licensing in different provinces and countries, and how locum tenens can serve as both a lifestyle choice and a legitimate small business model for physicians seeking flexibility without sacrificing income.

Dr. Genevieve Jacobs is a board-certified physician who began her locum tenens career directly after residency in 2020. Passionate about travel and flexibility, she has worked in diverse U.S. locations including Alaska, Montana, and California, as well as pursuing international assignments. Dr. Jacobs has built a consulting business to guide physicians into locum tenens, offering digital resources, courses filmed across five countries, and presentations to residency programs at Johns Hopkins, Yale, and Cleveland Clinic. She shares expertise on workplace insights, licensing, credentialing, compensation negotiation, and the business side of locum tenens, empowering physicians to balance professional growth with personal fulfillment while maintaining financial independence.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Dr. Genevieve Jacobs:

Website: https://drjacobshealth.com

Instagram: @drjacobshealth (referenced for DM consultations)

Interstate Medical Licensure Compact (IMLC): https://www.imlcc.org

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Can you truly innovate in medicine without standing at the bedside?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Geoff Bocobo, a physician innovator reshaping the intersection of clinical medicine and healthcare entrepreneurship. With research credentials from Brigham and Women's Hospital—where his work contributed to FDA-approved pulmonary arterial hypertension therapy—Geoff co-founded Med6, a surgical monitoring startup, and later joined Boston Consulting Group's healthcare AI practice. What drives someone to return to residency after such accomplishments? Geoff believes meaningful healthcare innovation requires ongoing clinical insight. His conviction: you cannot transform systems-level care without understanding patient care firsthand.

The conversation explores pressing public health challenges facing modern medicine. How can we shift from reactive to preventative care? Geoff identifies access and affordability as the two most critical barriers undermining quality healthcare delivery. As host of The MD Plus Podcast—a 4,000-member community for aspiring physician innovators—he shares guidance for clinicians entering biotech and health tech spaces. From generative AI applications in biopharma manufacturing to electronic health record transformations, this episode examines where clinical expertise meets technological advancement in today's evolving healthcare landscape.

Dr. Geoff Bocobo is a physician innovator, healthcare consultant, and founder of The MD Plus Podcast, a community of 4,000 aspiring clinician-entrepreneurs. His research at Brigham and Women's Hospital contributed to Sotatercept (WinRevir), an FDA-approved pulmonary arterial hypertension treatment. As co-founder of Med6, he developed automated surgical drain monitoring technology. His consulting work at Boston Consulting Group focused on generative AI applications in biopharma and government healthcare systems. Currently applying for internal medicine residency, Geoff envisions a career split between clinical practice and innovation work—believing that meaningful healthcare transformation requires sustained bedside experience to inform systems-level solutions.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

The MD Plus Podcast

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Institutions Mentioned:

Healthcare Conferences:

FDA-Approved Drug Mentioned:

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Can going back to school in your 30s or 40s actually make you a better clinician than starting straight out of college?

Dr. Anna Chacon sits down with Christina Algeciras, LMHC, a psychotherapist who transformed her career from international logistics to holistic mental health care. Christina shares her journey through corporate burnout, yoga instruction, and ultimately establishing a thriving private practice in South Florida. With a master's degree in psychotherapy completed in 2019, she brings unique insight into career reinvention, having navigated the challenges of returning to school as a non-traditional student. Her approach centers on helping clients understand the root causes of their struggles rather than surface-level symptom management.

The conversation explores the realities of mid-life career transitions, the importance of support systems during professional reinvention, and the courage required to step outside comfort zones. Christina discusses her decision to build a bespoke therapy practice that doesn't accept insurance, allowing her to focus on depth-oriented work with clients facing anxiety, depression, chronic health issues, and intergenerational trauma. How does one overcome the fear of starting over? What role does emotional intelligence play in patient care? The discussion offers valuable perspective for healthcare professionals considering alternative practice models and anyone navigating significant life transitions.

Christina Algeciras, LMHC is a psychotherapist in private practice based in South Florida who specializes in holistic, relationship-focused care. After experiencing burnout in her corporate career in international logistics, she transitioned through yoga instruction before earning her master's degree in psychotherapy, which she completed in December 2019. Christina works with diverse populations addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic health conditions, and intergenerational challenges, particularly within immigrant families. Her practice philosophy emphasizes getting to the root of issues through depth-oriented work rather than insurance-dictated protocols. She is known for her commitment to individualized care and her integration of somatic practices with traditional psychotherapy.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Christina Algeciras, LMHC:

Resources Mentioned:

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What are the three biggest tax mistakes Jose Cruz sees entrepreneurs make—and how do you avoid them?

In this episode of Skin Deep, Dr. Chacon welcomes Jose Cruz, CPA and founder of Cruz Tax and Advisory Group. Jose, a Cuban-American accountant who arrived in the U.S. at age three, shares his journey from a high school accounting internship to building a practice dedicated to serving immigrants and bilingual clients. What drove him to accounting? The desire to bridge the knowledge gap for those—like his parents—navigating an unfamiliar financial system. Jose believes big-firm quality should be accessible to small businesses and startups, and he's making that vision a reality in South Florida.

What are the biggest tax mistakes holding your practice back? Jose reveals common pitfalls like Schedule C misuse, inadequate expense tracking, and the misconceptions surrounding business valuation. Should you elect S-Corp status? How do CPAs differ from EAs and traditional tax preparers? What tools actually help streamline your accounting? From real estate investor strategies to the optimal timing for S-Corp conversion (hint: it's around $20-25K net profit), this conversation delivers actionable insights on maximizing deductions, avoiding IRS red flags, and building sustainable financial habits. "Accounting is the language of business," Jose reminds us—and understanding it could save your practice thousands.

Jose Cruz is a Certified Public Accountant and founder of Cruz Tax and Advisory Group, based in South Florida. Born in Cuba and arriving in the United States at age three after his parents won the Cuban lottery, Jose discovered his passion for accounting during a high school internship. His mission is simple yet powerful: deliver big-firm expertise at accessible rates to small businesses, entrepreneurs, and immigrant communities who face language and resource barriers. With experience at global and national accounting firms, Jose brings sophisticated financial strategies to mom-and-pop businesses, real estate investors, and bilingual clients. His approach emphasizes transparency, education, and relatability—helping the next generation of entrepreneurs understand complex tax strategies through plain English communication.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Cruz Tax and Advisory Group

Website: https://www.cruztaxadvisory.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-cruz-85b893170/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ctagroup/

BNI (Business Network International) - https://www.bni.com/

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Could telehealth services make you eligible for Puerto Rico's 4% tax rate and 0% capital gains?

Dr. Chacon speaks with Víctor Delerme, CPA, founder of Delerme CPA with offices in San Juan, Miami, and Atlanta. With over 16 years of experience and licenses in both Puerto Rico and Georgia, Víctor specializes in helping high-income physicians, entrepreneurs, and investors dramatically reduce their tax burden through Puerto Rico's Act 60 incentives. What if you could reduce your tax rate from 50% to as low as 4%—or even 2%—on export services, and pay 0% on capital gains? Víctor explains how relocating to Puerto Rico offers physicians practicing telehealth unprecedented opportunities to build wealth rather than surrender it to excessive taxation.

The conversation explores Puerto Rico's distinct tax incentives for both business owners and investors, compliance requirements including the six-month residency rule, and the critical importance of working with strategists who understand both U.S. and Puerto Rico tax law. Víctor shares compelling success stories, including one client who recovered $800,000 in overpaid taxes. They discuss the holistic planning approach necessary for a smooth transition, emerging trends in global tax mobility, practical considerations for establishing a medical practice in Puerto Rico, and why proper guidance makes all the difference in maximizing these life-changing opportunities.

Víctor Delerme, CPA, is the founder of Delerme CPA, a boutique tax advisory firm specializing in Puerto Rico's Act 60 incentives with offices in San Juan, Miami, and Atlanta. Licensed in both Puerto Rico and Georgia, Víctor leverages over 16 years of experience helping physicians, entrepreneurs, and high-income earners keep more of what they earn through strategic, compliant tax planning. After beginning his career at KPMG and working with regional firms in Atlanta, he identified a critical gap in personalized tax strategy and built a team of 30+ professionals dedicated to export service optimization, capital gains planning, cryptocurrency strategies, and international tax structuring. What sets Víctor apart? His holistic approach combines deep expertise in both U.S. and Puerto Rico tax law with genuine understanding of each client's financial goals and lifestyle, ensuring seamless transitions that transform tax burdens into wealth-building opportunities.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: www.delermecpa.com

Instagram: @victor.delerme | @delermecpa

Phone: Atlanta (678) 585-6580 | Miami (305) 985-0085 | San Juan (787) 919-0190

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“Even when the system seems unbeatable, persistence, evidence, and truth can prevail.” - Dr. Rifai

Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and host of Skin Deep, welcomes Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai — triple-board-certified in internal medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine. A genuine telehealth pioneer since 2006, Dr. Rifai helped build the nation's first emergency telehealth system and co-authored the field's early clinical guidelines. What does it cost to be ahead of your time? He knows firsthand. His book, Doctor Not Guilty, hit number one on Amazon in mental health and health law. His core message: impeccable documentation isn't just best practice — when the government comes knocking, it becomes your entire defense.

The episode covers every stage of Dr. Rifai's seven-year ordeal: a Medicare audit in 2017, a federal indictment in 2022, and a five-day trial in May 2024 that ended with a "not guilty on all charges" verdict in just two hours. Can one physician really beat the Department of Justice? Dr. Rifai walks through the investigation tactics physicians rarely see coming — secret bank access, four consecutive IRS audits, staff intimidation. He also spotlights landmark physician cases, including one now petitioned to the U.S. Supreme Court, and resources for doctors who need support today.

Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai is board-certified in internal medicine, psychiatry, and addiction medicine, with over 15 years in private practice. A telehealth pioneer since 2006, he helped establish the nation's first emergency telehealth system and authored foundational guidelines for the field. In May 2024, he was acquitted on all counts of federal healthcare fraud following a landmark five-day trial. His memoir, Doctor Not Guilty — a number one Amazon bestseller in mental health and health law — chronicles that journey. He now advocates for physicians facing legal challenges through www.shield.expert.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Dr. Muhamad Aly Rifai:

Website: www.alyrifai.com

Practice (Blue Mountain Psychiatry): www.bluepsychiatry.org

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alyrifai

SHIELD — Support and Help in Ethical Legal Defense: www.shield.expert

Doctor Not Guilty on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Doctor-Not-Guilty-Muhamad-Rifai/dp/B0FJ7SGH71

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What drives a surgeon to leave the operating room?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Samuel Sarmiento, a physician-turned-strategy consultant who transformed his medical career into entrepreneurial success. Dr. Sarmiento, founder and CEO of Juniper Life Sciences, brings a unique blend of surgical training from Mayo Clinic and dual graduate degrees from Johns Hopkins University in public health and business administration. His boutique consulting firm specializes in health, wellness, and digital health companies, from supplement brands to biotechnology startups. Dr. Sarmiento's journey reveals the importance of aligning professional choices with personal values and recognizing burnout before it takes hold.

This conversation explores the critical decision points facing physicians considering non-traditional career paths. Topics include the practical value of MPH and MBA degrees for healthcare professionals, strategies for physicians experiencing burnout, and the role of self-reflection in career transitions. Dr. Sarmiento shares his passion for language learning—he speaks seven languages—and discusses how it enhances cultural competence and business relationships. The episode also addresses emerging trends in healthcare, particularly artificial intelligence's potential to reduce administrative burden and improve patient care, while maintaining the irreplaceable human element of medicine.

Dr. Samuel Sarmiento is a physician-turned-strategy consultant specializing in health, wellness, and digital health sectors. Originally from Ecuador, he completed his surgical internship at Mayo Clinic before earning dual graduate degrees in Public Health and Business Administration from Johns Hopkins University. He founded Juniper Life Sciences, a boutique consulting firm helping companies innovate through strategic consulting and clinical research. A polyglot speaking seven languages, Dr. Sarmiento is exploring AI's role in reducing physician burnout and envisions creating a holistic healing center in Ecuador integrating physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Website: juniper.life
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/samuelsarmiento
Twitter/X: @DoctorSamMPH
Instagram: @samuel.sarmiento
ConversationExchange: https://conversationexchange.com (Language learning tandem exchange platform)

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What if your smartphone camera could capture your complete vital signs during a virtual doctor visit—no wearable required?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Dr. Joshua Engle, founder of With You MD, a virtual-first medical practice specializing in primary care and chronic care management for Medicare and Medicaid populations. Dr. Engle completed his training at USC and Harvard's Beth Israel, where he developed a passion for medical technology through programs pairing medical students with engineering students. His background includes working on pediatric seizure monitoring devices and neuroradiology research. Today, Dr. Engle champions telemedicine as a powerful tool to serve historically underserved populations through CCM and RPM billing codes.

How did COVID-19 accelerate the acceptance of virtual care in healthcare? The conversation explores Dr. Engle's entrepreneurial journey from academic medicine to launching With You MD, his strategies for patient acquisition through social media and networking, and the challenges of staffing a virtual practice. Dr. Engle shares insights from his podcast "Your First 100," discusses practical advice on EMR selection and hiring philosophy, and reveals his excitement about remote photoplethysmography (RPPG)—emerging technology that could revolutionize telehealth by capturing full vital signs through a smartphone camera.

Dr. Joshua Engle is a graduate of USC Keck School of Medicine who completed his internship at Loyola MacNeal Hospital and post-doctoral research at Harvard's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. As founder of With You MD, he combines medical technology with wellness to serve Medicare and Medicaid populations. Before medical school, Dr. Engle launched a nonprofit providing over 3,000 free blood pressure screenings in underserved communities. Selected for USC's prestigious Health, Technology, and Engineering program, he pioneered work in neuroimaging for early disease detection. At With You MD, Dr. Engle ensures all medical technology undergoes rigorous clinical validation.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

Dr. Joshua Engle / With You MD:

Medical Coworking Space Mentioned:

EMR Platform Mentioned:

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Are you unknowingly violating Medicaid rules that could trigger a license investigation?

Dr. Anna Chacon welcomes Phoebe Gutierrez, a compliance and operations expert with over 12 years of experience as a California state regulator overseeing Medicaid programs. Phoebe is the founder of Camino Strategy, a boutique consulting firm specializing in digital health compliance, and co-hosts a weekly podcast on digital health innovation. Her unique background bridges government regulation and entrepreneurship, positioning her as a vital resource for physicians navigating the complex landscape of telehealth, medical directorships, and multi-state licensure. What drives her work? A fierce commitment to protecting clinicians from inadvertent compliance violations that could jeopardize their licenses.

This conversation explores the hidden compliance pitfalls physicians face in digital health, from balance billing violations in Medicaid to state-specific medical director requirements. How can doctors protect their licenses when working with telehealth startups? Phoebe reveals the critical differences between IMLC and traditional licensure, discusses which states have the strictest enforcement, and explains why Maryland's delegation rules catch so many practitioners off guard. The episode also examines regulatory changes on the horizon, including prescribing restrictions and FTC investigations into subscription-based telehealth models. Will the future of healthcare be purely virtual, or are we heading toward a hybrid model? Phoebe shares her insights on balancing entrepreneurship with motherhood while building a thriving consulting practice.

Phoebe Gutierrez is a healthcare compliance and operations expert with over 12 years of experience as a California state regulator overseeing Medicaid programs. She investigated fraud, developed policy, and collaborated with the Medical Board of California. Now founder of Camino Strategy, a boutique consulting firm, Phoebe helps digital health startups build compliant operational structures. Based in Sacramento with four children, she comes from a family of entrepreneurs and co-hosts a weekly podcast on digital health innovation. Her mission: protecting physicians from inadvertent compliance violations in the rapidly evolving telehealth landscape.

In This Episode:

About the show: Welcome to Skin Deep, a podcast designed for dermatology professionals. Host Dr. Anna Chacon, a distinguished dermatologist and author, shares her unique experiences and offers valuable insights on the future of dermatology, including telemedicine and teledermatology in reaching underserved communities. Dr. Chacon provides actionable recommendations for dermatology practices, emphasizing compassion, patient education, and staying current with advancements in the field.

About the host: Dr. Anna Chacon, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Indigenous Dermatology, specializes in treating patients in remote and rural communities. As the first dermatologist serving Alaska's Bush region, she travels by bush plane to reach isolated communities. Dr. Chacon holds medical licenses in all 50 states, DC, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, providing both in-person and teledermatology services.

Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pkgutierrez/
Camino Strategy Group: https://www.caminostrategygroup.com/
Telemedicine Talks Podcast: https://telemedicine-talks.simplecast.com/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miamiderm/
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