2012 Annual Meeting-Panel - Board Certification in FPMRS: What Now?

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The video starts with an introduction to a panel discussion on the theme of the video, which is the past, present, and future of urogynecology. The speaker mentions that urogynecology has evolved from a small group of people to a subspecialty with the goal of improving women's healthcare. The speaker also talks about the problems they faced in the past where patients were being shuttled between different specialties with no resolution. However, the speaker mentions that with persistence, urogynecology has become a subspecialty that can improve healthcare for women.<br /><br />The video then moves on to the panel discussion. The first speaker, Dee Fenner, discusses changes related to the board and examination for urogynecologists. She mentions that the board has made changes to accommodate concerns of potential grandmothers and grandfathers who are going through fellowship training. She explains that the board has extended the time period to collect cases and has relaxed the requirements for certain types of procedures. She also emphasizes the importance of honesty in submitting cases and warns against cheating in the examination.<br /><br />The second speaker, Bob Harris, talks about the impact of the changes on coding and billing. He explains that although there are no new codes, there may be changes in how providers are recognized and paid by private insurance companies. He also discusses the potential for providers to negotiate better rates based on their specialty designation.<br /><br />The final speaker, Noreesh, talks about the future of urogynecology. He discusses the changes in the healthcare system and the need for urogynecologists to adapt. He mentions the implementation of accountable care organizations (ACOs) and the shift towards value-based medicine. He also talks about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for urogynecologists, including changes in referral patterns, a focus on cost-effective care, and the need for providers to differentiate themselves in terms of quality and cost.<br /><br />Overall, the video provides a summary of a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of urogynecology, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the field.
Keywords
urogynecology
panel discussion
evolution
board
examination
coding
billing
healthcare system
challenges