In episode 31 of "Pemba on Demand," host Dr. Norman A. Chapin revisits the podcast's inaugural live stream with guest Dr. Rinku Mehra, a pediatric endocrinologist and founder of a direct specialty care practice. Dr. Mehra shares her journey from a corporate job to establishing her own practice after obtaining an MBA. She discusses challenges in traditional healthcare, such as limited access to specialists and patient dissatisfaction. Embracing telemedicine and a concierge model, Dr. Mehra emphasizes personalized care and patient education. The episode highlights her innovative approach to healthcare and future plans for expanding her practice.

• Dr. Rinku Mehra's background and training in pediatric endocrinology.
• Transition from a corporate job to founding an independent direct specialty care practice.
• Challenges faced in traditional healthcare delivery, including access and patient dissatisfaction.
• Adoption and benefits of telemedicine in improving patient engagement and satisfaction.
• Implementation of a direct care model that emphasizes transparency and personalized care.
• Focus on patient-centric approaches, including extended appointment times for better understanding of patient needs.
• Plans for expanding telemedicine services and incorporating additional physicians into her practice.
• Use of social media for patient education and combating misinformation in healthcare.
• Creation of educational resources for parents regarding nutrition and health conditions.
• Reflections on pursuing an MBA and its impact on her career and practice model.

Links and Resources:

• Physician Executive MBA at the University of Tennessee
• Dr. Norman A. Chapin on LinkedIn
• Rinku Mehra on LinkedIn