Taking the Necessary Steps Toward Success in Value-Based Care
On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and his guest, Daniel J. Marino, discuss the progression that organizations must make to succeed in risk-based value-based care. Marino is currently a Managing Partner at Lumina Health Partners, a leader in healthcare consulting and value-based care, optimizing healthcare performance and clinical transformation. […]
Supporting Physicians Transitioning to VBC – Sandy Marks
On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and his guest, Sandy Marks, discuss the structural barriers in place that make transitioning to value-based care difficult for physicians. Marks is currently the Sr. Assistant Director of Federal Affairs at the American Medical Association, where she has held a variety of roles over […]
[eBook] Imagining the Path Forward for Value-Based Care in GI
Value-based care models in the United States tend to focus on primary care. This represents a missed opportunity since specialty care accounts for more than half of all physician office visits and nearly 70% of all healthcare expenses. SonarMD is committed to furthering value-based care in gastroenterology by identifying deterioration through detecting worsening symptoms sooner […]
Reducing the Financial Burden for Self-Funded Employers with Elizabeth Mitchell
On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and his guest, Elizabeth Mitchell, discuss how self-funded employers are seeking improved access to higher quality healthcare for their employees. Mitchell is currently the President and CEO of the Purchaser Business Group on Health (PBGH), which focuses on mobilizing healthcare purchasers, elevating the role […]
Building the Largest GI Practice from the Ground Up with Dr. Jim Weber
On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and his guest, Dr. Jim Weber, discuss how Dr. Weber has been able to grow and maintain one of the most successful gastroenterology practices in America. Although today, Dr. Weber is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the GI Alliance and […]
The Best of 2020: Payer-Provider Collaboration, Surviving the Pandemic & More
On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski looks back at some of the most insightful moments of The Scope in 2020. One theme that permeated conversations throughout the year was the need for stronger partnerships – between payers and providers, as well as between patients and their providers. The episode […]
Examining the State of GI Practices & Societies with Dr. John Allen
On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and Dr. John Allen discuss, among other topics, the scarcity of incentivized GI programs in value-based care and the future of American GI societies. Dr. Allen spent the first part of his career working in research at the University of Minnesota before […]
Challenging the Status Quo through Patient Advocacy with Lilly Stairs
Patients living with IBD have long faced and understood the importance of staying strong in the face of difficult circumstances. On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and Lilly Stairs discuss empowering patients to advocate for themselves, and the resilience of people living with chronic illnesses. Stairs is the Founder […]
Aligning Incentives, So Everyone Rows in the Same Direction with Christina Ritter
The current state of the world has exposed plenty of red flags for practices, and they need to be addressed sooner rather than later. However, it still takes a considerable amount of time for practices to truly transform and adapt. On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski and Christina […]
Avoiding Aggravations of GI Practice Aggregation with Barry Tanner & Michael Weinstein
Over the years, the GI space has undergone tremendous restructuring through mass practice aggregation. On the latest episode of The Scope with Dr. K, Dr. Lawrence Kosinski, Barry Tanner, and Michael Weinstein discuss how an influx of private equity and investments in GI practices is both positively and negatively affecting gastroenterologists today. Tanner is the […]
