Caresyntax

In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw, Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Caresyntax, engages with Dr. Richard Scranton, an epidemiologist and healthcare leader, to explore the evolving role of real-world data (RWD) and evidence (RWE) in healthcare. The discussion spans Dr. Scranton’s career journey, innovative uses of RWD to support regulatory decisions, and the future of data-driven surgical care. Together, they highlight the power of integrating RWD into surgical practice to enhance outcomes, accelerate innovation, and make healthcare more efficient.

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.

In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR, Dr. Ramshaw and Henrik Hjorth, CEO of Novus Scientific AB, discuss the importance of real-world data in advancing healthcare technologies. They discuss the evolution of Novus Scientific’s innovative product, Tiger Matrix, a long-term absorbable surgical mesh, and the critical role of data in validating its effectiveness. Henrik shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in medtech, the regulatory landscape, and the significance of continuous quality improvement (CQI) in ensuring better patient outcomes. The conversation also touches on the importance of collaboration between medtech companies and clinical teams to refine and improve medical devices through real-world feedback.

In this episode of Data Nerds in the OR, Dr. Bruce Ramshaw is joined by Dr. Peter Nau, Clinical Professor of Surgery-Gastrointestinal, Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Surgical Director of the Digestive Health Center, and Program Director, Bariatric Fellowship at the University of Iowa, to discuss the use of data to drive quality improvement in surgery and healthcare. They discuss the challenges of working with non-transparent data in the surgical field. Dr. Nau highlights the importance of integrating clinical, financial, and operational data to create actionable insights that can improve surgical outcomes and operational efficiency.