Michael Ipock

Medicine Uncorked

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Medicine Uncorked🍷 Where healthcare meets happy hour. Welcome to Medicine Uncorked, a podcast that uncorks the complex world of healthcare while pouring a glass of wine. Join Michael Ipock, APRN, as he shares his personal journey through medicine, breaks down the challenges of navigating insurance, and explores the good, the bad, and the often-unspoken truths of modern healthcare. Each episode pairs thought-provoking conversations with a new wine tasting—because life’s too short not to enjoy the journey. Follow along, raise a glass, and let’s uncork medicine together.

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Michael Ipock

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The Real Cost of Opening and Operating a Medical Practice 28.07.2025 28:55

Healthcare Economics Series 1 Episode 2This week focuses on all the fixed, variable, and hidden costs that come with running a medical office — from rent and staff salaries to gloves and lobby snacks — and walks through calculating the monthly and hourly cost of staying open. https://www.aafp.org/pubs/fpm/issues/2023/0300/understanding-rvus.html https://medicineuncorked.com/

Healthcare Is a Business - Whether You Like It or Not 18.07.2025 20:34

What if everything you thought about healthcare was only half the story? In this eye-opening debut episode, host Michael Ipock uncorks the financial truth behind modern medicine. From the rent you never see to the CPT codes that determine your provider’s paycheck, we explore why every provider — from physicians to front desk staff — is part of a system built like a business. We dive into the “eat...

Medicine Uncorked Intro 14.07.2025 0:41

🎙️ Medicine Uncorked – The Truth Behind Healthcare, One Glass at a Time Welcome to Medicine Uncorked — where healthcare gets real and the wine flows freely. Hosted by Michael Ipock, Nurse Practitioner and healthcare entrepreneur, this podcast uncorks the messy truth about the American healthcare system. From outrageous insurance costs to behind-the-scenes billing secrets, Medicine Uncorked breaks...