In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Nezar Falluji, System Physician Vice President - National Cardiovascular Services Line at CommonSpirit Health & Medical Director - Structural Heart Program at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital, to discuss supply costs, reimbursement & staffing challenges health systems are facing today, the shift toward ambulatory surgical centers, his excitement for new innovative technologies in cardiovascular care, and more.
Summary
Dr. Nezar Falluji Discusses Challenges Faced by Health Systems Today
In this episode, we had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Nezar Falluji, System Physician Vice President - National Cardiovascular Services Line at CommonSpirit Health & Medical Director - Structural Heart Program at CHI Saint Joseph Hospital. Our discussion covered a range of topics, including the issues faced by health systems today, the shift toward ambulatory surgical centers, and the exciting developments in cardiovascular care.
Staffing, Reimbursement, and Supply Costs: The Top Challenges in Cardiology Today
Dr. Falluji highlighted some of the biggest challenges facing the cardiology industry today. According to him, staffing, reimbursement, and the cost of supplies and technology are three of the most significant issues affecting health systems. With the ongoing pressures on cath labs and ORs in hospital systems, health systems are finding it challenging to provide quality services to their patients.
New Innovations in Cardiovascular Care
Despite these challenges, Dr. Falluji is optimistic about the future of cardiovascular care. He is particularly excited about new technologies that allow the treatment of cardiovascular patients with minimally invasive, highly sophisticated procedures. These new innovations will help health systems provide their patients with the best value while also reducing the burden on healthcare workers.
The Impending Shortage in Health Care
Dr. Falluji also spoke about the impending shortage in healthcare, especially in cardiac surgery, as the current generation of cardiac surgeons approaches retirement. However, he believes that new innovations and collaborations between healthcare systems, payers, vendors, and technology providers can help provide the best value to patients while also addressing the needs of the health system.
The Shift toward Ambulatory Surgical Centers
Finally, Dr. Falluji emphasized the shift toward ambulatory surgical centers as a solution to the challenges faced by health systems. These centers focus on providing same-day surgical procedures in a comfortable, convenient outpatient setting. This shift has the potential to save health systems money while also offering better outcomes for patients.
In conclusion, Dr. Falluji's insights into the challenges faced by health systems and the innovations that can help overcome them were enlightening. The healthcare industry is facing significant headwinds, but with the right mindset and approach, we can provide our patients with excellent care while also ensuring the sustainability of our healthcare system.
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This episode aired on 11/06/2022 and can be listened here.
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