• The Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald

  • Apr 9 2025
  • Duración: 32 m
  • Podcast

The Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald

  • Resumen

  • There’s a notable gender gap with glaring disparity in reimbursement when it comes to urologic care for women and gynecologic care. Why are urologists being reimbursed at higher rates than urogynecologists for the same procedures? This week’s guest has observed and analyzed such disparities throughout her medical career - and now has the research to back it up. Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald is a UroGynecologist and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Hear how RVUs (Relative Value Units) work, the significant reimbursement gaps that exist, and the prevalence of burnout in OB/GYN professionals. Contemplate the calls to action proposed by Dr. Fitzgerald. Dive into some clinical juggernauts in the space including incontinence and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Tune in to this episode to squash the reimbursement gap!

    Learn more:

    Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald at UPMC

    Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald LinkedIn

    Today’s Hot Flash and other stats from:

    Journal of Women’s Health

    Más Menos
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_webcro805_stickypopup

Lo que los oyentes dicen sobre The Reimbursement Disparity in Healthcare with Dr. Jocelyn Fitzgerald

Calificaciones medias de los clientes

Reseñas - Selecciona las pestañas a continuación para cambiar el origen de las reseñas.