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BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #405

Site of Service Differentials

with Dr. Michael Cumming

In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews Dr. Michael Cumming about the issue of site of service differentials in healthcare. Dr. Cumming is an interventional radiologist and the founder of Vascular and Interventional Experts.

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Site of Service Differentials with Dr. Michael Cumming on the BackTable VI Podcast
Ep 405 Site of Service Differentials with Dr. Michael Cumming
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, January 15). Ep. 405 – Site of Service Differentials [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Aparna Baheti on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.

Dr. Michael Cumming on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Michael Cumming is a practicing interventional radiologist in Minneapolis, MN.

Synopsis

They discuss the history and the impact of these differentials, which often result in higher costs for identical services depending on the site they’re carried out in. For example, services offered within hospitals typically cost significantly more than those offered in ambulatory surgery centers or physician offices. The doctors also describe the role of key stakeholders such as lobbyists and industry players, the outcomes of care provided in various settings, and ongoing legislative efforts to address these issues. Finally, they discuss how physicians can advocate for high quality, value-based care.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
03:33 - Site of Service and Its Impact on Payment
06:15 - Role of CMS in Determining Payment
09:09 - Role of Advocacy Groups in Site of Service Payments
17:51 - Future of Site of Service Payments
20:17 - Negative Consequences of Site of Service Differentials
24:01 - Closing Remarks and Reflections

Resources

CMS.gov website:
https://www.cms.gov/

Preliminary Results of the Outpatient Endovascular and Interventional Society National Registry:
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1526602820949970

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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