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Ep. 98 Reimbursement Trends in Gynecologic Surgery with Dr. Marisa Dahlman
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56 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 98 Reimbursement Trends in Gynecologic Surgery with Dr. Marisa Dahlman
How economically viable is gynecologic surgery today, and what happens if the system keeps pushing the limits? In this episode of BackTable OBGYN, Dr. Marisa Dahlman from Virginia Mason in Seattle sits down with hosts Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park to discuss the evolving landscape of this field and the pressures surrounding reimbursement.
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Dahlman begins by sharing her career path and fellowship experience before the conversation expands to explore the shift from MIGS (Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery) to CBG (Complex Benign Gynecology), current reimbursement challenges, the difficulty of balancing obstetric and gynecological practice, and how these forces influence training and clinical life. They also discuss the stressors new graduates face while building viable practices, broader healthcare system challenges, resource allocation, and potential solutions to improve practice sustainability and patient care.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction 03:06 - Fellowship Training and Career Pathways11:43 - Impact of Reimbursement on Fellowship Applications15:20 - Workforce Issues and Future of GYN Surgery28:02 - Advocacy and Leadership in Healthcare29:27 - Understanding Hospital Revenue and Efficiency31:54 - The Role of Physician Leadership in Healthcare35:35 - Navigating Healthcare System Mergers36:47 - The Future of Healthcare Amidst Financial Cuts41:40 - Addressing Healthcare Costs and Reimbursement45:11 - The Importance of Women's Health Services47:37 - Strategies for Improving Healthcare Systems53:48 - Concluding Thoughts
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RESOURCES
Trends in gynecologic surgery reimbursement and physician payhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40305043/
BackTable OBGYN
The BackTable OBGYN Podcast is a resource for practicing OBGYN's to learn tips, techniques, and practical advice from their peers in the field. Listen here or on the streaming platform of your choice.