S03E10: Physicians Reclaiming their Autonomy with Dr. Marcelo Hochman
Cristy Gupton and Dr. Marcelo Hochman discuss IndeDocs’ upcoming winter event, along with how this networking event might lead to the improvement of the healthcare industry for many stakeholders.
Show Notes
Dr. Marcelo Hochman, an accomplished Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon, extends his expertise to a diverse patient base, encompassing both pediatric and adult individuals, irrespective of insurance status—be it insured, self-pay, or pro-bono.
Known for his advocacy in legislative initiatives, Dr. Hochman has spearheaded projects such as the repeal of the Certificate of Need, the prohibition of economic credentialing and non-compete clauses, and the promotion of tax incentives for doctors offering pro-bono medical care. He crafted the Action PPE project, which evolved into a nationwide movement that supplied 6 million units of PPE to independent practices during the pandemic. His humanitarian efforts have earned him accolades, including The Order of the Palmetto.
Healthcare professional and host, Cristy Gupton, interviews Dr. Hochman about IndeDocs’ upcoming event. The two discuss the value brought by independent physicians, along with the benefits of local employers having a direct relationship with local, independent practices versus a relationship where a third party is “managing” the care.
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Timecodes
[00:00:00] Intro
[00:01:00] Grass Roots of IndeDocs
[00:07:23] Action PPE
[00:10:50] The Loss of Autonomy
[00:19:45] What does IndeDocs do? Register for the Winter Meeting.
[00:32:30] The Networking
[00:37:56] The Elements of CAA
[00:40:00] Closing
Dr. Marcelo Hochman
Our Guest
Dr. Marcelo Hochman is a Facial Plastic & Reconstructive surgeon with a broad practice covering pediatric and adult patients whether insured, self-pay or pro-bono.
Dr. Hochman has championed legislative projects such as Certificate of Need repeal, the prohibition of economic credentialing and non-compete clauses, and promoting tax incentives for individual doctors who provide pro-bono medical care. He initiated the Action PPE project which morphed into a national movement providing 6 million units of PPE to independent practices during the pandemic. He has received several professional awards including The Order of the Palmetto for his humanitarian work.
Dr. Hochman’s mission: To put the power of choice back into the hands of patients and physicians and disrupt the healthcare bureaucracy that controls and limits options.
Cristy Gupton
Your Host
Cristy Gupton is an employee benefits advisor and President of Custom Benefits Solutions. Cristy has been part of the employee benefits industry since 1998 and has been named to Employee Benefits Advisor Magazine’s Top 20 Women in Benefits Advising in both 2018 and 2020. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Health from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a master’s degree in Health Benefits Design and Health Informatics from University of Lynchburg. She holds the designation of Global Financial Steward from Wake Forest University’s Center for Board Certified Fiduciaries and seeks to help employers be the best fiduciaries they can be.
Cristy belongs to an elite group of benefits advisors called the Health Rosetta and another similar group called Mitigate Partners. Health Rosetta advisors commit to transparency in all their business endeavors, guiding and teaching employers and employees about health plan design and accessing the highest quality healthcare at the lowest possible cost. Cristy is a sought-after speaker on healthcare cost/quality issues and is a national thought-leader and expert on Direct Primary Care; specifically, how DPC doctors’ memberships can be embedded into employer-sponsored health plans, lowering costs, and improving the patient experience. Cristy has written articles for BenefitsPro Magazine and Physician Outlook Magazine. She leads the NC/SC Chapter of the Free Market Medical Association and the DisruptHR Asheville and Wilmington Chapters. Giving back to her community is important and she leads a den of Cub Scouts in Pack 199 and serves the Foothills District of the Boy Scouts of America as their membership chair.
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