Fireside Chat with Dr. Judith Kimelman-Fireside Chat with Dr. Judith Kimelman

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Dr. Judith Kimmelman, a veteran OB-GYN, shared her journey of a 73-year-old OB-GYN practice closure in Seattle due to various challenges like poor reimbursement and high operational costs. Her advocacy efforts in women's health and ACOG leadership highlight the systemic issues in healthcare. She emphasized the importance of understanding the business side of medicine, including negotiating contracts and seeking support from business managers. Despite the closure's impact on patients and colleagues, Dr. Kimmelman remains active in ACOG, political advocacy, physician wellness, teaching, and writing. Her story serves as a reminder to gynecologists to be proactive in navigating the evolving healthcare landscape to ensure quality care provision and sustainability.

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Speaker: Judith Kimelman, MD

Running any private practice these days requires fortitude and our guest exemplifies such. Dr. Judy Kimelman is the current ACOG District VIII Chair, and she has lived through the tragedy of closing a 73-year-old OB/GYN practice in Seattle. Join us as she bravely discusses the changing landscape of medicine and the reasons behind her practice's closure. Don't miss this unique opportunity to hear a doctor's perspective on the future of the business of women's healthcare.

Keywords

OB-GYN practice closure

women's health advocacy

healthcare reimbursement

medical practice management

ACOG leadership

physician wellness