Episodios

  • Protecting Your Practice from Growing Insurance Games
    Nov 12 2025

    Insurance companies are evolving faster than most private practices realize — and not in your favor. The system is quietly shifting the burden onto physicians, creating financial strain and administrative chaos behind the scenes.

    In this episode, Zed Williamson speaks with Olga Khabinskay, Director of Operations at WCH Service Bureau and board member of the Healthcare Business Management Association, to pull back the curtain on what's really happening inside the insurance ecosystem — and what practices can do to protect themselves.

    If you feel like you're constantly battling insurance with no end in sight, this episode reframes the issue entirely. You are not powerless — you just need the right strategies to reclaim control.

    Olga Khabinskay: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olga-khabinskay-04803410

    WCH Service Bureau: https://wchsb.com/

    Physician Growth Accelerator: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/

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    22 m
  • Rethinking Referrals: A Patient-First Approach with Dr. Amos Dare
    Oct 22 2025

    Long waits, lost records, and confused patients — the referral system in medicine often creates frustration for both providers and patients.

    In this episode, neurosurgeon and MedMatch Network founder Dr. Amos Dare joins Zed to discuss how we can redesign referrals with the patient in mind. From cutting down wait times to ensuring patients are properly qualified and informed, Dr. Dare shares how his platform helps restore clarity, trust, and connection between providers and patients.

    If you're a physician or practice leader tired of seeing patients slip through the cracks, this conversation will give you a new perspective on how systems can evolve to truly put patients first.

    Connect with Dr. Amos Dare: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amos-dare-md/

    MedMatch Network: https://medmatchnetwork.com

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    17 m
  • How Missed Calls Destroy Patient Trust (and Growth)
    Oct 15 2025

    Every time your phone goes unanswered, you're not just missing a call—you're missing an opportunity to build trust with a patient who finally worked up the courage to reach out. Studies show 42% of calls to medical practices never get answered. Add to that the 85% of people who never leave a voicemail, and the result is simple: lost patients, lost revenue, and lasting damage to your practice's reputation.

    In this episode, Zed unpacks the hidden impact of unanswered calls, why common fixes like phone trees and voicemails don't work, and how simple changes to your systems can protect patient trust, improve experiences, and accelerate practice growth.

    Request a Practice Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect


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    8 m
  • Trust Over Control: The Cure for Micromanagement
    Oct 8 2025

    Micromanagement might feel like leadership, but it's actually a system built on distrust—and it slowly drains energy, motivation, and results from your team. Micromanagement might feel like leadership, but it's actually a system built on distrust—and it slowly drains energy, motivation, and results from your team.

    In this episode, Zed breaks down the critical difference between micromanagement and accountability, why confusing the two leads to frustration, and how practice leaders can build trust-driven systems that unlock real team performance.

    Request a Practice Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect

    Take the Vitals Diagnostic: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/vitals-diagnostic

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    12 m
  • Don't Let Bad Data Drive Your Decisions
    Oct 1 2025

    Too many medical practices rely on flawed patient feedback like "How did you hear about us?" to judge whether their marketing is working. The problem? Those answers change depending on how the question is asked, what the patient remembers, and what they assume you want to hear. Relying on that kind of data can send your budget in the wrong direction.

    In this episode, Zed explains why confirmation bias and bad data can sabotage your growth, and how to build a reliable system that actually shows whether your advertising efforts are driving the right patients into your practice. Learn how to measure what matters, avoid costly mistakes, and design marketing that truly works.

    Request a Practice Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect

    Take the Vitals Diagnostic: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/vitals-diagnostic

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    9 m
  • Why Negativity Thrives in Medical Practices—And How to Stop It
    Sep 24 2025

    Negativity spreads fast in medical practices—through gossip, drama, low energy, or the "just a job" mindset. But these symptoms aren't random.

    In this episode, Zed unpacks why negativity thrives in private practices and the hidden beliefs that fuel it. More importantly, he shows how to stop it—by shifting your team's focus to the real impact they have on patients and their families.

    Discover how simple, structured storytelling can transform culture, boost fulfillment, and turn "just another Monday" into a team that's fired up to make a difference.

    Request a Practice Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect

    Take the Vitals Diagnostic: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/vitals-diagnostic

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    11 m
  • The Real Reason Change Sticks (or Doesn't)
    Sep 17 2025

    Too often, private practices spend their energy treating symptoms — a tech issue here, a hiring problem there — without addressing the real cause of recurring frustration.

    In the 100th episode of The Physician Growth Accelerator Podcast, Zed breaks down why "discipline" isn't the answer, why your brain tricks you into chasing surface fixes, and how to finally uncover the root cause that keeps your practice stuck.

    If you're ready to stop playing whack-a-mole with the same old issues, this conversation will give you the clarity to create lasting change.

    Request a Practice Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect

    Take the Vitals Diagnostic: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/vitals-diagnostic

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    11 m
  • The Hidden Bias Sabotaging Your Practice Decisions
    Sep 10 2025

    Is your brain tricking you into making the wrong business decisions?

    In this episode, Zed breaks down how confirmation bias and false beliefs can quietly sabotage your practice.

    When revenue trends shift or results don't line up with your expectations, it's easy to grab onto the most convenient explanation and run with it. The problem? Your brain will work overtime to confirm that belief—even if it's wrong.

    This episode explains why quick fixes rarely solve the issue, how to uncover the real timeframe that drives your deposits, and why learning to disprove your own assumptions is critical for practice growth. By reframing outcomes as choices you've made, you'll see clearly what needs to change—and gain the ability to fix problems at their true root cause.

    Request a Practice Review: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/connect

    Take the Vitals Diagnostic: https://www.physiciangrowthaccelerator.com/vitals-diagnostic

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    13 m