Dr. Lisa Chism: Sex + Breast Cancer + Menopause

What happens when a nurse practitioner decides to own her niche — completely? In this episode of The Business of Medicine, Matt Schneider sits down with Dr. Lisa Chism, DNP, APRN, FAANP, FAAN — a two-time AJN Book of the Year award winner, Certified Menopause Practitioner, and certified sexuality counselor with over 25 years of experience as a nurse practitioner.Dr. Chism has built a remarkable specialized practice at the intersection of three underserved — and highly profitable — clinical areas: sexual health, breast cancer survivorship, and menopause care. She shares how deep specialization isn't just better for patients, it's the blueprint for building a practice that's virtually impossible to commoditize.In this conversation, you'll hear how Dr. Chism carved out her lane in women's health, why menopause and sexual health are areas most clinics ignore at their own financial peril, and what it actually takes for nurse practitioners to step into their full potential as clinicians and business owners.Whether you're an NP looking to launch or grow a specialty practice, or a clinic owner trying to understand where the next wave of patient demand is heading — this episode is for you.About Dr. Lisa Chism: Dr. Lisa Astalos Chism (DNP, APRN, BC, NCMP, CSC, FAANP, FAAN) is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner specializing in breast health, menopause, and sexual health. She is a Fellow of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the American Academy of Nursing, and the author of The Doctor of Nursing Practice: A Guidebook for Role Development and Professional Issues.