Irene C. Szeto, M.D.

Before taking this course, what was the extent of your knowledge on MACRA reimbursement changes and how they would affect your practice?  Who do you depend upon to get you this type of information, and what was their role in preparing for MACRA changes.  Are you planning to get more involved in knowing what is going on?

This discussion is in two parts. 
First, make an argument why you should be involved in your department’s budget formation. 
Second, OK you have finished with this course.  Are you involved in the budget.  Have you ever seen it?  Has anyone ever asked your input?  Is the patient’s interested included in the process and if so who is their repre…[Read more]

Do you have any role in the budget decision making in your practice/organization?  If not, why not?  How transparent is the process?

Do you have access to the financial statements/information in your practice or department.  Have you ever tried to obtain it.  After viewing the presentation, do you feel there is any value in the transparency of financial information in your organization.