2024 AOSSM Annual Meeting Recordings no CME-Concurrent Session C: The Times They Are-A-Changin'

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In a concurrent session moderated by Joe Gettler, various speakers shared insights on adapting orthopedic practices to the changing landscape of healthcare. Dr. Christian Payon from Duke University emphasized the importance of Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in transitioning to value-based care. He highlighted the need to collect data on factors like food insecurity, transportation access, and housing instability, which impact patient care. Payon argued that addressing these factors not only aligns with mandates from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services but also improves patient outcomes and reduces costs, thus benefiting practices economically.<br /><br />Dr. Jocelyn Whitstein discussed methods for automating patient-reported outcomes (PROs), which have become essential for quality improvement and insurance data. She detailed the use of third-party vendors and Epic's EMR system to collect PROs efficiently. Whitstein stressed the importance of encountering-based and series-based PROs and shared strategies for increasing patient engagement and response rates, which hovered around 50%. <br /><br />Richard Mather shared insights on operating within the purview of UnitedHealth Group, emphasizing the need to reduce abrasion between providers and payers and streamline performance measurement systems. He advocated for embracing consumerism in healthcare and leveraging technology to enhance patient care and data collection. <br /><br />Brian Cole concluded with a real-world example of his practice's journey from considering private equity to successful aggregation. He explained the aggregation strategy, which allowed for growth and enhanced physician income without sacrificing independence. Cole highlighted the importance of owning the patient journey and integrating comprehensive care to maintain a sustainable private practice amid economic challenges.<br /><br />Overall, the session provided actionable strategies for orthopedic practices to navigate the shift toward value-based care, emphasizing the integration of technology, data collection, health equity, and strategic growth initiatives.

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4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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Speaker Christian Pean, MD, MS

Speaker Joseph Guettler, MD

Speaker Christian A. Pean, MD, MS

Speaker Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

Speaker Brian Cole, MD, MBA

Speaker Richard C. Mather, III, MD, MBA

Keywords

Orthopedic practices

Value-based care

Social Determinants of Health

Patient-reported outcomes

Healthcare technology

Data collection

Patient engagement

Private equity

Health equity

Strategic growth

Christian Pean, MD, MS

Joseph Guettler, MD

Christian A. Pean, MD, MS

Jocelyn Wittstein, MD

Brian Cole, MD, MBA

Richard C. Mather, III, MD, MBA