In this episode of Profits in Practice, Dr. Maeve E. O'Connor joins Sarah Webb to discuss how physician speaking engagements, clinical research, and advisory board participation can elevate both patient care and practice growth. What began as a networking opportunity early in her private practice career evolved into a passion for education, helping her stay at the forefront of allergy and immunology advancements while delivering better outcomes for complex patients.

Dr. O'Connor shares how speaking, research, and collaboration with pharmaceutical companies provide valuable insight into emerging therapies, rare diseases, and future treatment options. She also explains the role of advisory boards, the importance of maintaining ethical boundaries, and why transparency and patient-first decision-making are essential.

The conversation explores how these activities strengthen referral networks, support practice sustainability, and create additional revenue streams. Dr. O'Connor also offers practical advice for physicians interested in becoming speakers and key opinion leaders while staying focused on what matters most: improving patient outcomes.

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In this episode of Profits in Practice, host Sarah Webb sits down with Dr. Jim Tracy once more to explore the growing barriers patients and physicians face in accessing care. From insurance denials and medication approvals to the administrative burden placed on medical practices, Dr. Tracy shares how payer systems can impact both patient outcomes and provider sustainability.

The conversation also dives into physician advocacy, highlighting how medical associations, patient groups, and legislative engagement can influence healthcare policy and improve access to treatment. Dr. Tracy offers an inside look at his work on Capitol Hill, the role of grassroots advocacy, and why physician voices matter in shaping healthcare decisions.

Finally, Sarah and Dr. Tracy discuss the importance of building sustainable medical practices, reframing profitability as a necessary part of delivering long-term, high-quality patient care.

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In this episode of Profits in Practice, host Sarah Webb sits down with Michelle Peters, Practice Shared Services Manager for Consortium of Independent Immunology Clinics (CIIC), to explore what it really takes to keep a medical practice running smoothly. Michelle shares her journey from clinical roles into practice management and explains how strong workflows, team collaboration, and operational efficiency directly impact patient care.

The conversation covers the balancing act between efficiency and patient experience, the growing role of AI and EMR integrations, and why compliance should be built into everyday processes, not treated as an afterthought. Michelle also offers practical advice for aspiring practice managers, including the importance of communication, defined roles, and understanding both the clinical and operational sides of healthcare.

This episode is packed with real-world insights for physicians, administrators, and healthcare leaders looking to build stronger, more sustainable practices.

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