The Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald
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The Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald
There’s a notable gender gap with glaring disparity in reimbursement when it comes to urologic care for women and gynecologic care. Why are urologists being reimbursed at higher rates than urogynecologists for the same procedures? This week’s guest has observed and analyzed such disparities throughout her medical career - and now has the research to back it up. Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is a UroGynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Hear how RVUs (Relative Value Units) work, the significant reimbursement gaps that exist, and the prevalence of burnout in OB/GYN professionals. Contemplate the calls to action proposed by Dr. Fitzgerald. Dive into some clinical juggernauts in the space including incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). This episode covers everything from incontinence to RVUs. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
Why has surgery for women’s health taken a back seat?
Is there a reimbursement disparity between urologists & urogynecologists?
Why is there so much burnout in the OB/GYN field?
Is progress being made?
What advice does Dr. Jocelyn have for aspiring OB/GYN professionals?
Tune in to this episode to squash the reimbursement gap!
Show Notes
The Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald
[1:47] Welcome to Business of the V
[2:42] How did she get where she is today?
[4:58] Why has surgery for women’s health taken a back seat?
[6:05] How do RVUs work (Relative Value Units)?
[9:52] Is there a reimbursement disparity between urologists & urogynecologists?
[11:15] Why is there so much burnout in the OB/GYN field?
[13:54] What motivates Dr. Jocelyn to research the reimbursement disparity?
[15:38] How does incontinence compare in women & men?
[17:55] Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from Journal of Women’s Health
[19:02] Is progress being made?
[21:04] What advice does Dr. Jocelyn have for aspiring OB/GYN professionals?
[23:15] Is anything changing with treatment of UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections)?
[26:06] What new technology is Dr. Jocelyn excited about in the treatment space?
[28:48] Learn more about Dr. Jocelyn at UPMC and on LinkedIn
[31:34] Subscribe to Business of the V and learn more at BusinessOfTheV.com
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