Late Night With Chip & Paulie 7 (May 5, 2022)

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Late Night With Chip & Paulie 7 (May 5, 2022)

Chip & Paulie talk about the qualities of an ideal partner in a pediatric practice.  They emphasized the need for team players, effective communication, flexibility, and trust among colleagues. Practical suggestions were given, such as having detailed shareholder agreements to set clear expectations and mitigate future conflicts by documenting decisions about handling various business scenarios like auditing issues or extended medical leave. The conversation concluded with reflections on the entrepreneurial nature of running a pediatric practice, highlighting the importance of building a growing, value-driven practice beyond individual contributions.

Guest: Dr. Nelson Branco

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Summary:

1. **Challenges in Finding the Right Partner**: Many are willing to share stories about bad partnerships but are hesitant to discuss them publicly.

2. **Attributes of Good Leadership**: Effective leadership in practices during the pandemic involved good examples, integrity, clear vision, execution, and communication.

3. **Support and Accountability**: Highlighting the importance of recognizing team limits, encouraging actions, delegating responsibilities, and trusting team members.

4. **Financial Analysis Presentation**: Chip Hart provides a detailed analysis of pediatric procedure codes, highlighting revenue and payment disparities, emphasizing the importance of setting prices around 180% of Medicare to remain competitive.

5. **Economic Impact on Practices**: Discussion on how rising labor costs, inflation, and interest rates affect the profitability of pediatric practices, with specific emphasis on managing cash flow and practice valuations.

6. **Valuation and Partnership Agreements**: Stress on the importance of having clear, pre-documented partnership agreements to avoid conflicts and ensure smooth operations.

7. **Definition of a Perfect Partner**: Concluding insights on the essential traits of a perfect partner, including trust, communication, complementary skills, alignment of vision, and being a good team player.

 

 

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Paul Vanchiere, MBA

For over 15 years, Paul has dedicated himself exclusively to addressing the financial management, strategic planning, and succession planning needs of pediatric practices. His background includes working for a physician-owned health network and participating in physician practice acquisitions for Texas's largest not-for-profit hospital network, giving him a distinctive insight into the healthcare sector. Paul is adept at conducting comprehensive financial analysis, physician compensation issues, and managed care contract negotiations. He established the Pediatric Management Institute to offer a wide range of services tailored to pediatric practices of all sizes and stages of development, with a focus on financial and operational challenges. Additionally, Paul is actively involved in advocacy efforts to ensure healthcare access and educational opportunities for children with special needs.

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