Telemedicine Talks

In this inspiring episode, Phoebe Gutierrez welcomes Savannah and Katie to share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of launching Type 1 Telehealth,  a telemedicine practice created by Type 1 diabetics, for Type 1 diabetics. The duo opens up about the moment they decided to break away from traditional endocrinology, the surprisingly fast timeline from idea to seeing patients, and the key lessons lear...

What if taking on a medical director role in telemedicine didn’t have to risk your license, but instead gave you clarity, proper compensation, and real impact on patient safety? In this practical and eye-opening episode of Telemedicine Talks , Dr. Leo Damasco and Phoebe Gutierrez dive deep into one of the most requested, yet misunderstood  roles in digital health: the virtual medical director. Dra...

What does it look like when an emergency physician steps beyond the bedside into healthcare innovation, operations, and AI?  In this insightful episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Leo Damasco sit down with Dr. Dany Accilien as he opens up about his unconventional path: born in Haiti, moving to the US as a young child, bouncing between countries, and eventually finding his way...

What if the ultra-convenient telemedicine experience you signed up for actually put your health at risk because no one ever spoke to you? In this candid episode of Telemedicine Talks, hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco dive into the consumer side of trendy wellness treatments in telemedicine. Phoebe recounts her recent experience as a 38-year-old woman seeking hormone replacement therapy (...

What if the peptides you're injecting for wellness, recovery, or anti-aging came from a shady overseas lab with zero oversight, would you still take them?  In this candid episode of Telemedicine Talks, Hosts Phoebe Gutierrez and Leo Damasco unpack the realities behind the hype. They explore: The recent HHS Secretary RFK Jr. announcement (late Feb 2026) signaling intent to move ~14 of 19 restricted...

What does it take to launch and sustain a healthcare podcast? In this special one-year anniversary episode of Telemedicine Talks , Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco reflect on the journey from a simple idea to 58 episodes featuring clinicians, founders, and healthcare innovators. They discuss the behind-the-scenes realities of podcasting—from finding the right co-host and booking guests to bala...

  What if prioritizing compliance in your health tech startup could unlock contracts, funding, and growth instead of hindering it?  In this episode, Phoebe Gutierrez and Dr. Leo Damasco explain how compliance, often delegated from federal rules to states, contractors, and companies, impacts health tech founders aiming to sell to hospitals, insurers, or consumers. She emphasizes building around cer...

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...

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 t...

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 uncer...

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 setti...

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 a...

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...

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 unde...

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 ver...

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 on...

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 on...

  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...

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 on...

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 on...

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 on...

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 on...

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 on...

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 on...

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 on...