Commons Clinic’s Post

Here it is, my conversation with Dutch Rojas for The Surgeon's Record presented by Commons Clinic. For independent physicians, these could be viewed as dark times in healthcare.  Declining reimbursements, increasing administrative burdens, and rising overhead costs contribute to a loss of autonomy and control.  But, at some point, physicians have to stop feeling sorry for themselves, roll up their sleeves, and get to work. Dutch Rojas isn’t a physician – but he’s become one of our biggest advocates.  Never afraid to speak his mind, Dutch is the kind of contrarian I can get behind – he backs up his opinions with facts and well-reasoned logic.  Together with the PHA and others, he’s challenging outdated regulations that limit physician independence and lead to unintended consequences that harm the system. We covered everything, including: 🩻How does a Dutch-Mexican former Marine find himself in the thick of American healthcare innovation? 🩻At what point do physicians have their “awakening” that allows them to start thinking about and understanding the business of healthcare? 🩻Where do we stand on reversing the moratorium on physician-owned hospitals (POHs)? 🩻How do physicians maintain independence while finding true partners who help de-risk challenging the status quo (without treating docs like means to an end)? 🩻What role do ASCs have to play in the current healthcare economic climate?  What are some “outside-the-box” things you’re thinking about when it comes to innovating the business of healthcare? 🩻What are three simple steps any doctor can take to join the movement and help support the independent practice of medicine? 🎙️ Listen, comment, share. #healthcare #medicine #health #healthcarereform #healthcareeconomics #healthpolicy