Charting the Future with PCC

Today I’m joined by Dr. Arpita Gupta DePalma, a part-time pediatrician, CEO, practice co-founder, entrepreneur, and mindset coach for professional women. Through Thought Work, MD, and her podcasts From Pissed-Off to Poised and Doctors Living Deliberately, she helps physicians and professionals understand the thoughts and patterns behind anger, perfectionism, and burnout — and turn them into more intentional, grounded leadership.

Dr. Gigi Youngblood, MD of Tots 'N' Teens Pediatrics in Birmingham, AL joins Chip on the podcast as the two prepare to attend the Jefferson County Pediatric Society meeting. They discuss Dr. Youngblood's approach to revitalizing practice culture, the joy of independence, and her journey from 15 years of working in a corporate hospital system to the "beautiful opportunity" of joining an independent practice in her neighborhood. They examine the timing of the shingles vaccine, swap Disney World chickenpox stories, and Dr. Youngblood gives her advice for pediatricians who are considering independence.https://www.totsnteenspediatrics.com

This week's episode features a conversation between Chip Hart and Morgan Ellixson-Boyea, PCC's operational head of Clinical Data Exchange. With her pharmacy background, Morgan is also PCC's SME on all things e-prescribing. Chip and Morgan discuss her journey to PCC, pharmacy inventory problems, prior authorizations, and the impact of PBMs on the healthcare industry. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by pediatricians and the innovative solutions being developed to streamline processes and improve patient care.Ready to learn more about e-prescribing at PCC? Visit us at pcc.com! You can also check out Morgan's art and projects from her Burlington, VT studio, Friendly Earth Designs.

Chip attended the Cumberland Pediatric Foundation conference and recorded some rapid-fire interviews live with Dr. Todd Wolynn, Chad Hermann, and Joyce Winkler, RN before settling in for a chat with CPF Executive Director Dr. Rob Lillard. Hear from the voices of the Trusted Messengers and the Cumberland Pediatric Foundation on their work in supporting pediatricians.https://cumberlandpediatric.org/https://www.trustedmessengerprogram.org/

It's a double feature! Chip welcomes Dr. Alan Johnson and Dr. Kathy Chebib to the podcast, where the two share their extensive histories in medicine, and discuss how they began their buying group, originally known as the Pediatric Federation, now known as PracticeWell, bringing vaccine purchasing power and many more benefits to 6,000 practices and over 20,000 physicians nationwide.https://www.practicewell.org/about-us

"I think that understanding at the core, good care, is that one-on-one relationship. And when you have a smaller practice, you can absolutely deliver that in the best way possible."In this episode recorded at the 2026 PMI Conference in New Orleans, LA, Chip sits down with former AAP President Dr. Sandy Chung, who discusses her almost accidental step into pediatric healthcare and her rise from humble beginnings to leading hundreds of pediatricians in the Trusted Doctor Alliance, a nonprofit that maintains practices' independence while saving money via group purchasing power.Learn more at https://www.trusteddoctorsalliance.com/

Chip invites Dr. Herb Bravo, co-host of The Pediatric Lounge podcast, to share his story of entering medicine. A self-described unusual pediatrician, Dr. Bravo began his medical career with an inspiring relationship with a mentor during his training in Costa Rica. The two also discuss the very exciting future of Type 1 Diabetes.Check out Dr. Bravo and Dr. Rogu at https://thepediatriclounge.com/.

Dr. Nelson Branco from Tamalpais Pediatrics joins Chip in a discussion about behavioral health, the impact of AI on pediatrics and healthcare, relationships, and...heavy metal from the 80s.

Chip welcomes Lisa Callahan, DNP, CPNP of Grants Pass Pediatrics in Grants Pass, Oregon. Together they discuss being paid in eggs, navigating life as a capitation model practice, taking time to fill your cup, and when to negotiate for what matters -- and when not to.

Longtime friend of Chip and PCC, Nneka Unachukwu, MD joins the podcast this week. The two discuss the inner workings of building a practice, learning to manage and market, adapt and negotiate to achieve your goals for your patients and your practice.entremd.com

Chip welcomes Dr. Amaka Nnamani, MD FAAP to the show this week. Dr. Nnamani shares her experience buying and running a pediatric practice as a new CEO, and explains how her career has evolved over time to include medicine, a children's book, breastfeeding advocacy, and public speaking.Check out her children's book, Ziora's Quest: Mommy's Milk Rocks! https://www.dramakannamani.com/

Chip sits down with pediatrician Dr. Anna Groebe, DO of Bloom Pediatrics in Metro Detroit, Michigan, and she shares her practice's culture of weighing risks, seizing opportunity, and showing up for children.http://bloompediatricsmi.com/

Chip is joined by an old friend this week: Dr. Eric Arzubi, MD, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, and the CEO/Co-Founder of Frontier Psychiatry, a telemedicine-exclusive practice that was doing telehealth before it was cool. Dr. Arzubi discusses how he switched from hedge fund management to medicine and how the lessons in data he learned from finance may help solve gaps in the pediatric healthcare system.Learn more about Dr. Arzubi and Frontier Psychiatry: https://frontier.care/providers/arzubi/Please subscribe and leave us a review! It helps more pediatricians find our podcast. Follow us on social media, or visit us at pcc.com . You can also find Chip at chipsblog.pcc.com .

This episode, we get a two-for-one interview with Drs. Normarie Albino and Hiral Lavania, who spoke to Chip while attending the Florida AAP chapter meeting in late August, 2025. Dr. Lavania discusses fears and hopes for the future of pediatrics, including vaccinations and type 1 diabetes research, and Dr. Albino discusses her work with the non-profit Who We Play For, including new Florida legislation she hopes will spread to more states.More about Who We Play For: https://www.whoweplayfor.org/Dr. Lavania is the founder of One Family Pediatrics in Cumming, GA. https://onefamilypediatrics.com/Dr. Albino is a solo pediatrician practicing out of The Villages, FL: https://www.albinomd.com/For more information about PCC's EHR and services, visit https://www.pcc.com/ Please subscribe and share this episode with a colleague or friend! Thank you!

What can pediatricians do to protect communities in the face of policies and laws that loosen requirements around vaccination? Chip attends the Florida annual chapter meeting and sits down with the chapter's executive director, Alicia Adams, who details her chapter's game plan.Charting the Future is a PCC podcast hosted by Chip Hart. Production and editing by Chip Hart, Allie Squires, and Chris Forleo. Music by Challenger C, with additional help from Mark Hurne.www.pcc.com

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