This Is Fascinatingly Horrible
In this episode of the Fire Chief Podcast, host Lee Scheinbart interviews Dr. Eric Bricker, Chief Medical Officer and founder of A Healthcare Z. They discuss Dr. Bricker's journey from a summer internship at the NIH to becoming a CMO, his experiences in healthcare billing, and the founding of Compass Professional Health Services. Dr. Bricker shares insights on the importance of financial literacy in healthcare, his motivation for creating educational videos, and the challenges faced by new physicians in understanding healthcare finance. In this conversation, Dr. Eric Bricker emphasizes the need for humility, effective communication, and project management skills for aspiring Chief Medical Officers. The discussion also touches on the pressing issue of healthcare affordability and the necessity for leaders to address it proactively.
