<p>In this episode of <em>The Healthcare CEO Show</em>, host Daniel Fernandez sits down with Dr. Rashmee Patil, hepatologist and Chief Medical Officer at Pinnacle Clinical Research. Dr. Patil shares her remarkable journey from running a solo clinical research site in an underserved Texas community to leading a multi-state organization that has grown from 3 to 14 sites.</p><p><br></p><p>She unpacks the highs and hurdles of building a business during the pandemic, selling to private equity, and stepping into a CEO role post-acquisition. Rashmee offers insights into de novo growth vs. M&amp;A, how to scale without sacrificing culture or quality, and why integration strategy and leadership structure matter more than ever.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, she discusses the growing role of AI in clinical trials, the importance of bringing more physicians into research, and how to prepare, mentally and operationally, for a successful exit. Whether you&#39;re navigating growth, considering acquisition, or leading through transition, this episode delivers valuable, real-world lessons on scaling with intention in the evolving healthcare landscape.</p><p><br></p><p>Powered by:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGd3Q0RaSmVQVEV3ajFyWnpyUlF0cnRlay11QXxBQ3Jtc0ttNEtieFl4N3Z6RDdVTkk5X0d1Wi1maU52U3FXVEVCRzhfR2dHRnFBY0NfVTZ4Q1ExN3gzWnBsa1RnbUYyN295VE9aN2dzWjlqM1ZkLWVQS2tSc3JSamR0Nkk0ZG0wRlR5T3VFWFpZX2RhZlBtUDdWWQ&q=https%3A%2F%2FAllegrow.com%2F&v=FIvhh49fC_c"> https://Allegrow.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>👍 If you found this episode valuable, please LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE for more interviews with inspiring healthcare leaders.</p><p><br></p><p>💬 Join the Conversation:</p><p> What’s your take on culture’s role in clinical outcomes? Share your thoughts in the comments!</p><p><br></p><p>🌐 Follow Us:</p><p>Facebook:  https://facebook.com/allegrowagency </p><p>LinkedIn:  https://linkedin.com/company/allegrowagency </p><p>Instagram:  https://instagram.com/allegrowagency <br></p>