“Pick Your Brain” Is Code for “Work for Free”
A startup wanted a physician advisor.. but not a paid one. Why are doctors still expected to give away expertise that every other profession charges for?
A startup wanted a physician advisor.. but not a paid one. Why are doctors still expected to give away expertise that every other profession charges for?
This podcast highlights the stories of independent doctors.
Cesar Limjoco, MD asks whether understanding revenue, reimbursement, and practice economics make you a better physician, and also lays out the case for the answer being yes.
Dr. Misra argues that “Can I pick your brain?” is often code for “can I invoice your expertise at zero dollars?”
Physicians use business skills every day in clinical practice. Recognizing those skills can change how they think about ownership, autonomy, and professional power.
A California physician’s $45 million Botox Medicare fraud conviction raises a larger question for doctors: how much reputational damage can one white coat cause?
Dr. Dana Corriel examines how employers may claim ownership over content created during work hours or on-site, and why boundaries around time and space are becoming harder to define.
Thinking about getting business cards? Dr. Dana Corriel finally did, and offers tips on how to make yours stand out with design tricks, creative upgrades, and her favorite go-to printing service.
Many physicians hesitate to pursue ownership due to an internal shift around uncertainty. Here’s what shapes that hesitation and how it evolves.
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Drs. Stillson, Sokolina and Chopuryan explore the shift in physicians’ identities from owners to employees, the challenges and opportunities of ownership, and how medical training can better prepare doctors for entrepreneurial success.
Dr. Dana Corriel reflects on securing ownership of her work early and why clear contracts matter as doctors build platforms beyond employment.
Creating a recurring show allows physicians to build authority, shape conversations, and develop long-term visibility that extends beyond individual posts.
A startup wanted a physician advisor.. but not a paid one. Why are doctors still expected to give away expertise that every other profession charges for?
This podcast highlights the stories of independent doctors.
Cesar Limjoco, MD asks whether understanding revenue, reimbursement, and practice economics make you a better physician, and also lays out the case for the answer being yes.
Dr. Misra argues that “Can I pick your brain?” is often code for “can I invoice your expertise at zero dollars?”
Physicians use business skills every day in clinical practice. Recognizing those skills can change how they think about ownership, autonomy, and professional power.
A California physician’s $45 million Botox Medicare fraud conviction raises a larger question for doctors: how much reputational damage can one white coat cause?
Dr. Dana Corriel examines how employers may claim ownership over content created during work hours or on-site, and why boundaries around time and space are becoming harder to define.
Thinking about getting business cards? Dr. Dana Corriel finally did, and offers tips on how to make yours stand out with design tricks, creative upgrades, and her favorite go-to printing service.
Many physicians hesitate to pursue ownership due to an internal shift around uncertainty. Here’s what shapes that hesitation and how it evolves.
Drs. Stillson, Sokolina and Chopuryan explore the shift in physicians’ identities from owners to employees, the challenges and opportunities of ownership, and how medical training can better prepare doctors for entrepreneurial success.
Dr. Dana Corriel reflects on securing ownership of her work early and why clear contracts matter as doctors build platforms beyond employment.
Creating a recurring show allows physicians to build authority, shape conversations, and develop long-term visibility that extends beyond individual posts.
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