The Doc Lounge Podcast

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The Doc Lounge Podcast | Physician Careers, Locum Tenens, and the Future of Healthcare Welcome to The Doc Lounge Podcast by Pacific Companies, a leading healthcare podcast featuring conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, and industry innovators shaping the future of medicine. Hosted by Pacific Companies, a national physician recruitment firm with more than 25 years of experience placing physicians and advanced practice providers across the United States, The Doc Lounge explores the real-world challenges and opportunities facing physicians today. Each episode delivers insights from experienced physicians and healthcare leaders on topics that matter most to medical professionals, including: • physician careers and specialty insights • locum tenens opportunities and flexible physician careers • physician salary trends and compensation models • physician burnout, mental health, and work-life balance • hospital leadership and healthcare system strategy • private practice vs hospital employment • physician entrepreneurship and innovation in medicine • healthcare technology, AI, and the future of patient care The podcast regularly explores the growing role of locum tenens physicians, offering insights into how temporary physician assignments provide flexibility, strong compensation, and new career pathways for physicians and advanced practice providers. Through series like Ask the Expert, Provider’s Perspective, Crazy Cases, and Power of Partnerships, listeners gain practical advice, real stories from the front lines of medicine, and expert perspectives on how healthcare is evolving. Whether you are: • a practicing physician exploring locum tenens opportunities • a medical resident researching different specialties • a healthcare leader navigating industry change • or a clinician looking for better work-life balance The Doc Lounge Podcast provides valuable insights and honest conversations designed to help healthcare professionals build successful and sustainable careers in medicine. Join a growing community of physicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare leaders exploring the future of healthcare one conversation at a time. Topics Frequently Covered on The Doc Lounge Podcast The Doc Lounge regularly explores questions physicians search for, including: • What is locum tenens for physicians? • How much do locum tenens doctors make? • How physicians can avoid burnout • Physician salary trends by specialty • Private practice vs hospital employment • Physician leadership and healthcare innovation • How physicians can build flexible careers in medicine These conversations feature leading physicians, healthcare executives, and innovators sharing insights about the evolving physician workforce.

  1. Virtual Medical Staff: Cut Admin Costs & Denials to Under 1% | Tim Boyle

    2d ago

    Virtual Medical Staff: Cut Admin Costs & Denials to Under 1% | Tim Boyle

    Your front desk is doing five jobs at once — and every dropped ball is lost revenue. Tim Boyle, Director of Business Development at REVA Global Medical, joins Stacey to talk about how medically trained virtual professionals are helping practices cut admin overhead, fight burnout, and stop money from slipping through the cracks. What you'll learn: How virtual medical assistants handle the clerical work so your team can focus on the clinical The real cost comparison: $12/hr dedicated virtual staff vs. in-house hiring How AI tools + a human VA can push claim reimbursement rates above 99% What HIPAA compliance actually looks like with remote staff (BAAs, monthly security audits, dedicated VAs) Tim is a former professional hockey player with nearly a decade in healthcare operations and revenue performance. Explore physician jobs → pacificcompanies.com Subscribe wherever you listen. #DocLoungePodcast #PacificCompanies #PhysicianPodcast #VirtualMedicalAssistant #PhysicianBurnout #PracticeManagement #HealthcareStaffing Transcript: Stacey Doyle (00:03.18) Welcome back to the Doc Lounge Podcast. I'm your host, Stacey Doyle, and today we're diving into one of the biggest challenges healthcare organizations face today: how to do more with less while maintaining an exceptional patient experience. Joining us is Tim Boyle, Director of Business Development at Reva Global Medical. Tim Br brings nearly a decade of healthcare experience helping hospitals, labs, and physician practices improve operational efficiency. Reduce admin burden and create sustainable staffing solutions through the use of highly trained virtual medical professionals. Before entering healthcare, Tim spent time as a professional hockey player where he developed the discipline, teamwork, and resilience that now shape his leadership approach and problem-solving mindset. In this episode, we're going to explore how healthcare organizations can address workforce shortages, streamline operations, protect patient privacy in a remote first environment. And create systems t that allow providers to focus more on patient care and less on admin tasks, which is what we all love to hear. So Tim, welcome to the Doc Lounge Podcast. Timothy Boyle (01:11.408) Hi Stacy. Nice to meet you. Thank you so much for having me on. I appreciate it. I'm excited to get into this. Stacey Doyle (01:16.61) Well, we are too. I mean, we hear every day, you know, on the news about how AI is taking over everything and you know, people should be afraid of their jobs. And so I wanna start with that and just have you describe what Riva does and and where you think things are headed. Timothy Boyle (01:35.441) Yeah, absolutely. So I'll take that piece by piece for sure. So first with Riva Global Medical, what we do is we provide virtual staffing, so medically trained virtual professionals offshore from the Philippines that are able to handle any and when I look at a doctor's practice, I look at it as clerical versus clinical, all that administrative work. So we're able to handle all those tasks, helping you delegate, bringing back time onto your calendar, but also more revenue into your practice. Because a lot of times things slip through the cracks because You have someone at your front desk that's having to reach out to insurance companies as well as try to schedule patients and check patients in. So that process gets very tedious. There's a lot of burnout there. And then obviously with AI trying to fix different things along workflows and hospital practices. It's we found a niche of this virtual staffing being a little bit of a mix between that expensive medical assistant who's a person that's in in-house in the office, and an AI tool that. Has no patient experience, really. It's just fixing all of the tasks. So we're a middle are...

    20 min
  2. Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD: The Gut Microbiome & the Art of Medicine

    Jun 10

    Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD: The Gut Microbiome & the Art of Medicine

    "16 out of 17 products on the market that say Bifidobacteria do not have Bifidobacteria in there." — Dr. Sabine Hazan, MD

    45 min
  3. MFM Pioneer, Dr. Luissa Kiprono on High-Risk Pregnancy & Telemedicine

    Jun 3

    MFM Pioneer, Dr. Luissa Kiprono on High-Risk Pregnancy & Telemedicine

    Dr. Luisa Ciprono arrived in the US at 19 as a refugee from communist Romania, speaking no English. She became a maternal-fetal medicine specialist, Air Force veteran, and the founder of TeleMed MFM — a nationwide virtual practice bringing high-risk pregnancy care to patients who'd otherwise go without. In this episode: The MFM access crisis: ~1,000 full-time specialists for 37 million women of fertile age How TeleMed MFM delivers real-time ultrasound review and consultations virtually — and why telemedicine is the future of MFM What's fueling high-risk pregnancies in the US: maternal deserts, older moms, rising comorbidities Women in medicine and leadership — why they get stuck and what succession planning should look like Dr. Ciprono also opens up about writing her Amazon bestselling memoir, Push, Then Breathe — a story she started in Romanian at 19 and shelved for 20 years before finally sharing it with the world.

    34 min
  4. Regenerative Medicine, PRP & Hormone Optimization with Dr. Daniel Savarino, DO

    May 27

    Regenerative Medicine, PRP & Hormone Optimization with Dr. Daniel Savarino, DO

    Surgery is a last resort — not a first move. Dr. Daniel Savarino, DO built his practice around that belief. He joins the Doc Lounge Podcast to break down the regenerative therapies actually changing patient outcomes: PRP, bone marrow concentrates, A2M, and more. Plus, why hormone optimization is a regenerative treatment, and how to help patients stay high-performing for the long haul.

    20 min
  5. Measles Is Back: Dr. Michael Myers on Vaccine Confidence in 2026

    May 14

    Measles Is Back: Dr. Michael Myers on Vaccine Confidence in 2026

    Harvard-trained physician Dr. Michael T. Myers Jr. joins host Stacey Doyle to talk vaccine confidence, the recent rise in measles cases, and how physicians can navigate today's conversations with families — plus a first look at his upcoming book, "The Vaccine Bible."

    27 min
  6. Menopause, HRT & Telehealth: Dr. Cathleen Brown, OB-GYN on Filling the Gap

    May 6

    Menopause, HRT & Telehealth: Dr. Cathleen Brown, OB-GYN on Filling the Gap

    Menopause care has been a desert for decades — and Dr. Cathleen Brown is done with it. The board-certified OB-GYN, Army veteran, and Medical Director at Winona sits down with Stacey to unpack why a whole generation of physicians got scared off hormone therapy, and how telehealth is finally getting women the care their in-person docs were never trained to deliver. What you'll learn: - Why the Women's Health Initiative panic still shapes how docs prescribe (or don't) - The preventive health wins most physicians weren't taught: bone, heart, brain, GSM - One safe, low-lift Rx change every PCP and OB-GYN can make tomorrow - Where to get free menopause CME when med school gave you an hour Dr. Brown is a 20+ year OB-GYN, former Army physician, and Medical Director at Winona who still works labor & delivery at Abington Jefferson Hospital. Explore physician jobs → pacificcompanies.com Subscribe wherever you listen. #DocLoungePodcast #PacificCompanies #OBGYN #MenopauseCare #HRT #WomensHealth #PhysicianPodcast #Telehealth

    24 min
  7. Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha

    Apr 9

    Reversing Chronic Disease with Lifestyle Medicine | Dr. Christine Nwoha

    Can chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension actually be reversed—not just managed? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, host Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Christine Nwoha, a board-certified internist and hospitalist who is challenging the traditional “sick care” model by advocating for disease reversal through intentional wellness, lifestyle optimization, and patient empowerment. Drawing from over a decade of clinical experience treating severely ill patients in the hospital, Dr. Nwoha shares firsthand insight into the downstream effects of chronic disease—and why earlier intervention is critical. She explains how many conditions, including high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, are often driven by lifestyle factors and can be significantly improved—or even reversed—with the right approach. Dr. Nwoha also discusses her personal journey into health coaching, including how her own diagnosis and her father’s health transformation shaped her perspective on medicine. With over 300,000 followers on TikTok, she’s using social media to educate and empower patients with practical strategies around sleep, stress management, nutrition, and sustainable weight loss. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why healthcare is still focused on disease management instead of prevention How lifestyle changes can reverse chronic conditions The most overlooked drivers of poor health, including sleep and stress Common misconceptions about weight loss and metabolic health How physicians can evolve toward a more preventative, patient-centered model Whether you're a physician, healthcare leader, or someone looking to take control of your health, this conversation offers a powerful perspective on the future of medicine—and how small, intentional changes can lead to life-changing results.

    28 min
  8. Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli

    Mar 26

    Reinventing Breast Cancer Screening: Mobile Imaging, AI, and the Future of Preventative Care with Dr. Ryan Polselli

    What if breast cancer screening was built entirely around the patient? In this episode of The Doc Lounge Podcast, Stacey Doyle sits down with Dr. Ryan Polselli, breast radiologist, U.S. Navy veteran, and Founder & CEO of Mammolink, to explore how mobile imaging and AI are transforming preventative care. Dr. Polselli shares why access alone is not enough, and how barriers like time, convenience, and delayed results continue to prevent patients from getting screened. He breaks down how Mammolink is addressing these challenges by bringing breast imaging directly to workplaces, delivering same-day results, and leveraging AI to improve detection and patient experience. The conversation also dives into the critical difference between early and late-stage cancer detection, the role employers and insurers play in driving preventative care, and what the future of decentralized, patient-first healthcare could look like. This is a must-listen for physicians, healthcare leaders, and anyone passionate about improving patient outcomes through innovation.

    23 min
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The Doc Lounge Podcast | Physician Careers, Locum Tenens, and the Future of Healthcare Welcome to The Doc Lounge Podcast by Pacific Companies, a leading healthcare podcast featuring conversations with physicians, healthcare executives, and industry innovators shaping the future of medicine. Hosted by Pacific Companies, a national physician recruitment firm with more than 25 years of experience placing physicians and advanced practice providers across the United States, The Doc Lounge explores the real-world challenges and opportunities facing physicians today. Each episode delivers insights from experienced physicians and healthcare leaders on topics that matter most to medical professionals, including: • physician careers and specialty insights • locum tenens opportunities and flexible physician careers • physician salary trends and compensation models • physician burnout, mental health, and work-life balance • hospital leadership and healthcare system strategy • private practice vs hospital employment • physician entrepreneurship and innovation in medicine • healthcare technology, AI, and the future of patient care The podcast regularly explores the growing role of locum tenens physicians, offering insights into how temporary physician assignments provide flexibility, strong compensation, and new career pathways for physicians and advanced practice providers. Through series like Ask the Expert, Provider’s Perspective, Crazy Cases, and Power of Partnerships, listeners gain practical advice, real stories from the front lines of medicine, and expert perspectives on how healthcare is evolving. Whether you are: • a practicing physician exploring locum tenens opportunities • a medical resident researching different specialties • a healthcare leader navigating industry change • or a clinician looking for better work-life balance The Doc Lounge Podcast provides valuable insights and honest conversations designed to help healthcare professionals build successful and sustainable careers in medicine. Join a growing community of physicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare leaders exploring the future of healthcare one conversation at a time. Topics Frequently Covered on The Doc Lounge Podcast The Doc Lounge regularly explores questions physicians search for, including: • What is locum tenens for physicians? • How much do locum tenens doctors make? • How physicians can avoid burnout • Physician salary trends by specialty • Private practice vs hospital employment • Physician leadership and healthcare innovation • How physicians can build flexible careers in medicine These conversations feature leading physicians, healthcare executives, and innovators sharing insights about the evolving physician workforce.

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  • Creator
    Pacific Companies
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    125
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Pacific Companies 2026. All rights reserved.
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