Urogyn Practice Management Course 2017-190635 (1)

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, three panelists discuss their experiences and perspectives on the topic of quality improvement in healthcare. The panelists are Blair Washington, a urogynecologist in a private practice setting, Sarah Boyles, who is also in a private practice setting, and an unnamed panelist representing a large multispecialty physician group. They discuss the importance of caring about quality improvement, such as improving patient care and being transparent to patients. They mention the challenges of defining and measuring quality, as well as the implications of quality measures on reimbursement. The panelists highlight the need to understand how electronic health record systems are reporting quality measures and the potential impact on patient perception and choosing a healthcare provider. They also touch on alternative payment models and the importance of risk stratification and episodic care in determining cost scores. The panelists acknowledge the ongoing evolution of quality measurement and emphasize the need for continued engagement and adaptation within the healthcare community.

Keywords

quality improvement

healthcare

patient care

transparency

reimbursement