Dr. Nicole shares her journey from practicing medicine to founding her business aimed at assisting family caregivers and individuals with chronic illnesses navigate the complex healthcare system.
With poor health literacy being a widespread issue, Dr. Nicole discusses how her personal and professional experiences led her to fill a critical gap in healthcare navigation.
Her unique approach as a physician-turned-health advocate, the importance of health literacy, and actionable advice for both caregivers and entrepreneurs.
Dr. Nicole emphasizes the value of advocacy, taking informed action, and the impact of her work on improving patient and caregiver experiences within the healthcare setting.
Key Points:
- Background: Dr. Nicole Rochester had an extensive career in clinical and academic medicine, having earned her undergraduate degree at Johns Hopkins University and attending medical school at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. After practicing medicine for nearly two decades, she decided to leave her rewarding career to pursue what she believes is her life's purpose.
- The Story Behind Your GPS Doc: Dr. Rochester founded Your GPS Doc, offering guidance and support for navigating the healthcare system, which she was inspired to do, in part, due to the lessons she learned as a caregiver for her late father.
- CEO Hack: Dr. Rochester finds value in using Audible to access a vast array of audiobooks. It's an effective way to keep learning and evolving as a leader.
- CEO Nugget: Her advice underpins the importance of performing focused research and taking decisive action.
- CEO Defined: According to Dr. Rochester, being a CEO means utilizing her natural gifts and talents to help others on her own terms.
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Dr. Nicole Rochester Teaser 00:00
I realized that many people just don't feel adequate when they are trying to navigate the health care system. They're intimidated. There are a lot of hoops that you have to jump through and having that inside knowledge can be very useful.
And so I help family caregivers and individuals with chronic illnesses. navigate health care. And that can be anything from how to find a primary care doctor to communicating with the health care team when they're in the hospital. To helping fight the insurance company when they're denying an insurance claim.
Intro 00:33
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Gresham Harkless 01:00
Hello. Hello. Hello. This is Gresh from the I Am CEO podcast and I have a very special guest on the show today. I have Dr. Nicole Rochester of Your GPS Doc. Dr. Nicole, it is awesome to have you on the show.
Dr. Nicole Rochester 01:12
Thank you, Gresham. I'm so happy to be here.
Gresham Harkless 01:14
Awesome. Awesome. Awesome. We're happy to have you as well. And what I wanted to do was just read a little bit more about your background so that everybody can learn about all the awesome things you've been able to accomplish.
Dr. Nicole Rochester is a physician and former caregiver to her late father and the CEO of Your GPS Doc LLC. She obtained her undergraduate degree from John Hopkins University and attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine and completed her residency training in Washington D.C.
After practicing medicine for almost 20 years, she left a rewarding career in clinical and academic medicine to follow what she believes is her life's calling. Dr Nicole, are you ready to speak to the I Am CEO community?
Dr. Nicole Rochester 01:54
I sure am.
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