2021 Annual Meeting Startup & Practice Management Access Pass-Impatient to Outpatient: The Revolution is Here

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Video Summary

In this video, Michael Sheeran, a healthcare administrator at Rothman Orthopedics, discusses the evolution of the shift from inpatient to outpatient care. He emphasizes the importance of ensuring the right patient, procedure, facility, and timing, and credits the clinical side for their work in implementing evidence-based medicine and prioritizing patient safety, quality, and service. Sheeran discusses the cost savings associated with outpatient surgery centers compared to hospital-owned centers. He also highlights the drivers of this shift, including cost, patient preference for local care, and employer demand for predictable costs. Sheeran mentions the implications of consolidation among health systems and payers, as well as state-specific legislation challenges. He raises concerns about price transparency leading to a decrease in staffing and materials quality. Sheeran concludes by affirming the need for thoughtful implementation of this ongoing journey towards outpatient care. No specific credits are mentioned in the video.

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Michael Sheerin, MSW, MBA

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Michael Sheeran

healthcare administration

evolution of care

outpatient care

patient safety