The Pediatric Lounge, Where Pediatric Physicians Come to Share Their Stories and Success
A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into just what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.
The Pediatric Lounge, Where Pediatric Physicians Come to Share Their Stories and Success
178 Everything You Ever Wanted to Know from my friend, Colleague, and phenomenal leader Dr. Sandy Chung
Navigating Pediatric Leadership and Mental Health: Insights from Dr. Sandy Chung
In the first episode of the year, the podcast host introduces Dr. Sandy Chung, a pediatrician and healthcare leader with over two decades of experience. The episode explores Dr. Chung's personal journey to becoming a pediatrician, her leadership roles, and the creation of the Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP). Discussion topics include the formation and benefits of clinically integrated networks (CINs) and independent practice associations (IPAs), shared savings agreements, and the role of primary care in managing mental health and complex cases. The episode also covers the operational aspects of running a pediatric group and offers insights into the future challenges and opportunities in pediatrics.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
02:00 Dr. Sandy Chung's Background and Journey
04:35 The Role of Pediatricians and Healthcare Leadership
06:39 Insights on IPAs and CINs
15:32 Challenges and Successes in Pediatric Healthcare
19:03 The Impact of Preventive Medicine
26:48 The Evolution of Pediatric Practice Models
32:11 Understanding the Billing Process
32:47 Building a Super Group: HR and Optimization
33:19 Collaborative Coding and Billing Practices
33:57 The Importance of Billing G2211
35:26 Leadership in Medical Organizations
38:57 The Virginia Mental Health Access Program (VMAP)
39:34 Challenges in Pediatric Mental Health Care
47:58 The Role of Project ECHO in Pediatric Care
51:42 Addressing Metabolic Disorders in Pediatrics
01:01:34 Future of Pediatric Healthcare
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The Pediatric Lounge - A Podcast taking you behind the door of the Physician's Lounge to get a deeper insight into what docs are talking about today, from the clinically profound to the wonderfully routine...and everything in between.
The conversations are not intended as medical advice, and the opinions expressed are solely those of the host and guest.
