Medicine Uncorked

Michael Ipock
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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.

Episodes

  1. 07/28/2025

    The Real Cost of Opening and Operating a Medical Practice

    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/

    29 min

  2. 07/18/2025

    Healthcare Is a Business - Whether You Like It or Not

    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 what you kill” payment model, the real meaning of fee-for-service vs. PMPM, and why understanding your hourly burn rate might be the most important lesson you never learned in school. Whether you’re a patient, student, doctor, nurse practitioner, PA, MA, or office manager — this episode will change the way you view the exam room. In this episode: Why providers are also entrepreneurs The true cost of running a medical office FFS vs. PMPM explained in plain English How reimbursement really works — and why it’s unfair What every provider needs to know to survive 🎧 Grab your favorite drink and get ready to challenge what you thought you knew about healthcare. It’s time to uncork the truth.

    21 min

  3. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Medicine Uncorked Intro

    🎙️ 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 down the economics, ethics, and everyday frustrations they don’t teach in school — or tell you in the exam room. Each week, we sip something smooth and talk: 🏥 Why healthcare costs so much 🧾 What providers wish they could say 💬 The conversations patients and professionals should be having 🍷 …with a little wine and a lot of truth Subscribe for honest insights, real stories, and a toast to fixing the system — one episode at a time.

    1 min

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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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  • Creator
    Michael Ipock
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michael Ipock
  • Show Website
    Medicine Uncorked