The DocNation Podcast: #18: Dr. Aaron Mitchell on Surviving the Squeeze of Value-Based Care Challenges
Description
Hosts Dr. Anthony Giuffrida, Reid Lancaster, and Justin Nabity speak with Dr. Aaron Mitchell, a family medicine physician who owns his own medical practice, about the mounting challenges of value-based care.
The discussion highlights the untenable reality of annual cuts, growing administrative burdens, and the lack of autonomy in pricing—issues unique to medicine. Dr. Mitchell shares how shifting quality metrics and declining reimbursement rates are placing immense strain on his clinic, with Medicare cuts projected to cost $250,000 next year.
Shedding light on the financial instability threatening medical practices and the resulting limitations on patient access to care, this episode highlights the urgent need for Congressional action to align reimbursement rates with inflation and reduce the growing influence of insurance companies, offering actionable insights for physicians and advocates alike.
Despite the grim outlook, Dr. Mitchell shares strategies for success, emphasizing the importance of proactive adaptation and resilience.
Episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/bde538b3
Podcast: https://docnation.com
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