EP 177: Doctors On A Mission: Physicians As Innovators In Healthcare – Part 1

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In this inspiring episode join Mike and Joe as they embark on a transformative journey through the healthcare landscape Joe a physician and CEO shares invaluable insights from his entrepreneurial path correcting mindset and the importance of adaptability and collaboration while Mike reflects on his early days as a surgeon They tackled the pressing challenges doctors face today emphasizing the crucial role of adaptability and innovation in driving change With a powerful call to action Joe inspires physicians to unite and become catalysts for a new improved healthcare system Tune in and discover how collaboration can reshape the future of medicine What you ll learn from this episode Navigating Career Transitions illustrates the importance of adaptability when faced with career setbacks Impact of External Factors highlights the need for healthcare professionals to remain flexible and responsive to external changes recalibrating strategies as necessary Understanding Hospital Dynamics recognizing the implications of mergers and the role of management can inform future career decisions Entrepreneurial Mindset Embracing innovation and new technologies is crucial for improving patient care and operational efficiency Both Joe and Mike advocate for a shift away from a fixed mindset encouraging more healthcare professionals to adopt entrepreneurial approaches to problem-solving The importance of recognizing when to make a change in one s career Prioritizing personal well-being can lead to greater fulfillment and success in entrepreneurship About Dr Joseph Joe Pazona Joe creates jobs for burned-out healthcare professionals He also helps frustrated healthcare administrators provide much-needed medical services in rural communities Physicians and other healthcare professionals are leaving clinical medicine because they feel taken advantage of by a broken healthcare system Simultaneously rural healthcare executives are struggling to recruit high-quality physicians to their communities Declining supply increasing demand This is not sustainable The solution prioritizing the healthcare team leveraging technological solutions e g telemedicine and engaging in collaborative conversations with physicians and administrators As a physician-entrepreneur-CEO with over 15 years of experience caring for patients in rural mid-size and metropolitan markets Joe understands the challenges and nuances of building a healthcare model and team to solve these issues Before the pandemic he formed VirtuCare a company that partners with rural healthcare systems to implement outpatient urology clinics and surgical services They have successfully launched services at 6 different sites across 4 healthcare systems VirtuCare has created a new physician position of tele-urologist and offers consistent remote work for urologists with a dynamic team In August 2020 Joe opened Pazona MD Urology in downtown Nashville during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with no previous business training Within 3 years the company has opened 2 additional offices and has recruited 6 advanced practice providers and an additional urologist all while receiving over 1000 5-star Google reviews The mission is to scale into other specialties throughout Tennessee and additional markets as we deliver accessible healthcare with a smile Connect with Joe LinkedIn Email Virtucare Website What to anticipate soon stay tuned Register to Join Mike s FREE Webinar this coming October 9th Facebook Live Ask Me Anything an interactive 30-minute question and answer session on a weekend morning coffee The Fortress Capital Investors Club Launch Connect with us If you re a busy professional who wants to know more about growing your wealth through real estate contact us at welcome thefortresscapital com TheFortressCapital com Website Surgeon Syndicate LinkedIn Michael McManus Instagram michaelmcmanusp Facebook Michael McManus Click here to visit this podcast episode

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