In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw sits down with Dr. Tripp Buckley, Associate Professor of Surgery, Director of Elective General Surgery, Co-Director of The Texas Center for Digestive Health, Dell Medical School at the University of Texas at Austin, to explore his experiences leading value-based care initiatives. The conversation highlights the transformative power of real-world data in surgical practice, focusing on how it can drive better patient outcomes and reduce costs. Dr. Buckley emphasizes the importance of cross-specialty collaboration and continuous learning, advocating for a healthcare system that leverages data-driven insights to enhance both quality and efficiency in real time.
Key Topics Discussed:
- Introduction to Dr. Tripp Buckley: Overview of his background and leadership in foregut surgery at Dell Medical School.
- Value-Based Care Initiatives: Dr. Buckley’s approach to implementing value-based care and its impact on patient outcomes.
- Real-World Data in Surgery: How real-world data is transforming surgical practices and improving decision-making.
- Collaboration Across Specialties: The critical role of interdisciplinary cooperation in optimizing patient care.
- Cost Reduction and Quality Improvement: How data-driven care can simultaneously reduce healthcare costs and enhance quality.
- Continuous Learning in Healthcare: The need for real-time feedback loops to drive ongoing improvement in surgical outcomes.
Resources Mentions:
Research Electronic Data Capture (REDcap)
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Value-Based Health Care in Orthopaedics by Eric C. Makhni, Benedict U. Nwachukwu, and Kevin J. Bozic
Additional Resources:
CDaaS for Medtech