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Dr. Susan Sirota discusses the factors that led to her decision to form the supergroup PediaTrust, its move to open an immediate care clinic, and how Pediatrust’s story speaks to the nature of today’s pediatric care landscape.

Meeting Patients Where They Are Through Immediate Care

PediaTrustChicago, IL
by Emily Graf ■ Jul 2025
Dr. Susan Sirota discusses the factors that led to her decision to form the supergroup PediaTrust, its move to open an immediate care clinic, and how Pediatrust’s story speaks to the nature of today’s pediatric care landscape.
Dr. Gigi Youngblood is navigating funding cuts, potential measles outbreaks, and other rapid changes in her community. She reflects on how pediatricians can stay grounded and focused on their local impact during challenging times.

Dr. Gigi Youngblood on Independent Pediatrics in 2025: Politics, Vaccines, and Showing Up for Families

Tots 'n' Teens PediatricsBirmingham, AL
by Emily Graf ■ Apr 2025
Dr. Gigi Youngblood is navigating funding cuts, potential measles outbreaks, and other rapid changes in her community. She reflects on how pediatricians can stay grounded and focused on their local impact during challenging times.
When he made plans to open an independent practice in the spring of 2020, Dr. Scott Wissman could never have predicted the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Wissman discusses the challenges, triumphs, and poignant lessons of opening a practice during a global pandemic.

Lessons from the Pandemic: Opening the Doors During COVID-19

Wonder Years PediatricsRockville, MD
by Emily Graf ■ Feb 2021
When he made plans to open an independent practice in the spring of 2020, Dr. Scott Wissman could never have predicted the Covid-19 pandemic. Dr. Wissman discusses the challenges, triumphs, and poignant lessons of opening a practice during a global pandemic.
Dr. Mark Moncino is passionate about offering specialized care to children with developmental differences. Inspired by his personal journey with dyslexia, Dr. Moncino founded the Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics. He tells the story of discovering the holes in developmental screening and treatment, and his road to starting his own practice.

Serving the Whole Family Through Developmental Pediatrics

Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental PediatricsAtlanta, GA
by Emily Graf ■ Oct 2020
Dr. Mark Moncino is passionate about offering specialized care to children with developmental differences. Inspired by his personal journey with dyslexia, Dr. Moncino founded the Georgia Center for Autism and Developmental Pediatrics. He tells the story of discovering the holes in developmental screening and treatment, and his road to starting his own practice.
Chip Hart explains why independence remains vital, especially as the healthcare industry shifts toward hospital-based care, and shares the feedback he received about our inaugural issue of The Independent Pediatrician.

The Pediatrician In Control

PCCWinooski, VT
by Chip Hart ■ Jul 2014
Chip Hart explains why independence remains vital, especially as the healthcare industry shifts toward hospital-based care, and shares the feedback he received about our inaugural issue of The Independent Pediatrician.

Charting the Future: A new pediatric podcast from PCC

Pediatric care is complex enough — navigating for the future shouldn’t be a solo journey. Join host Chip Hart and learn from pediatricians, industry leaders, and policymakers who are shaping the future of pediatric care. Every episode, we explore their stories, their dreams, and the joy they find in medicine. Together, we’re charting the future of children’s healthcare.

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Charting the Future: A PCC Podcast

The Independent Pediatrician is brought to you by PCC, which provides tools and services to help pediatricians remain independent and in control of their practices.

PCC itself is a fiercely independent business. As a Benefit Corporation, it puts the interests of its clients, community, and employees on an equal footing with those of its shareholders.