Ep. 48 - Mike Chavez on Mastering Connection and Reinventing Healthcare

Step into the studio with Meredith Hirsh for a candid, high-energy conversation with dynamic healthcare leader and master connector, Mike Chavez. to unpack what it really takes to lead—and thrive—in today’s complex medical landscape. At just 14, Mike learned the art of sales, and since then, he’s built national healthcare networks, launched game-changing ventures, and mastered the power of authentic connection. They dive into how his people skills became his “secret sauce,” the influence of Blink by Malcolm Gladwell, and whether success is more about instinct, experience—or both. They also challenge the conventional career path: Is a college degree truly necessary for success, or is it more about hustle, heart, and who you know? The conversation explores physician burnout, the rise of MSOs and GPOs, and why these models might just be the lifeline practices need. Mike also shares how his latest innovation, RheumLogic AiT, is using AI to cut through administrative chaos and bring joy back to practicing medicine. Packed with insight, grit, and real talk, this episode is a must-listen for anyone trying to navigate—or reinvent—the future of healthcare.