Episode # 392 • 11 Dec 2023
How to Maximize Efficiency & Revenue with EMRs & Practice Management Systems
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti and Dr. Paramjit “Romi” Chopra discuss the processes involved in successful interventional radiology practice management. Dr. Chopra is an interventional radiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. He is the founder and CEO of Midwest Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapies.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:41 - Shift from Academic Medicine to Entrepreneurship
09:40 - Patient-Centered Care in Interventional Radiology
11:13 - Challenges of Starting an Independent Practice
17:49 - Role of Electronic Health Records (EHRs) in Modern Healthcare
26:15 - Challenges of Implementing EHRs in Interventional Radiology
35:30 - Misconceptions about Outpatient Based Labs (OBLs)
37:01 - Understanding the Payer System
38:19 - Challenge of Insurance Coverage
51:43 - Practice Management Companies
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More about this episode
Dr. Chopra advises young IRs against going solo, and he suggests finding people who’ve done it before, to avoid “reinventing the wheel.” Dr. Chopra emphasizes the importance of adopting a patient-centered approach, building systems, developing business sense, and understanding risk. He shares his own experiences of building systems using Salesforce and explains the concept of ‘omni-channel healthcare delivery’. He particularly discusses the importance of patient, provider, and payer relationships, and he offers solutions for dealing with inherent complications. The episode also covers identifying the right electronic health record and developing an effective inventory management system.
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