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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. The conversation highlights the significance of video data in surgical training, the role of transparent data in reducing surgical variability, and the future of value-based care. Dr. Nau’s insights provide a compelling case for the adoption of data-driven practices in surgery to enhance both clinical outcomes and healthcare efficiency.
Key Topics Discussed
- Introduction to Dr. Peter Nau: Background in surgery, his role at the University of Iowa, and his expertise in leveraging data for quality improvement in healthcare.
- Challenges with Current Data in Surgery: The limitations of data from registries and the difficulty in using it for meaningful quality improvement.
- Integration of Clinical and Financial Data: The importance of combining clinical outcomes with financial data to truly measure and improve the value in healthcare.
- Use of Video Data for Training and Improvement: The role of video data in enhancing surgical training and reducing variability in surgical techniques.
- Transition to Value-Based Care: Insights on the transition from fee-for-service models to value-based care and the need for data transparency to support this shift.
- Operational Efficiency in the OR: How data can be used to optimize OR efficiency, including the improvement of turnover times and the effective use of surgical resources.
- The Future of Data-Driven Healthcare: Nau shares his vision for the future, where data-driven decision-making becomes central to improving patient outcomes and operational effectiveness in surgery.
Resources Mentioned:
MBSAQIP (Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program)
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES)
Additional Resources:
SmartSurgery blog link
Comments and questions
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