BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #537
Keeping It Lean in the OBL
with Dr. Mary Costantino
What is the secret sauce in running an efficient OBL? Dr. Mary Costantino, medical director of Advanced Vascular Centers, joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share some of the key ingredients in keeping it lean in OBL.
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, April 25). Ep. 537 – Keeping It Lean in the OBL [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com
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Podcast Contributors
Dr. Mary Costantino
Dr. Mary Costantino is a practicing interventional radiologist with Advanced Vascular Centers in Portland, OR.
Dr. Aparna Baheti
Dr. Aparna Baheti is a practicing Interventional Radiologist in Tacoma, Washington.
Synopsis
The doctors delve into strategies in running a cost-effective OBL while upholding clinical excellence. Dr. Costantino shares her personal insights and experiences in minimizing unnecessary costs while maintaining regulatory compliance, high-performing team, and outstanding patient care.
She also underscores the importance of having a clear leadership vision and remaining at the forefront of patient care to proactively identify challenges and develop effective solutions to address them. Lastly, she shares her thoughts on navigating the challenges of balancing personal and professional responsibilities in the growing field of outpatient vascular care.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
01:46 - Expanding Practices and Partnerships
06:24 - Navigating Regulatory Requirements
12:26 - Building a Lean and Valuable Team
35:01 - Leadership
39:54 - Opportunity Cost in Practice Management
44:32 - Employee Growth and Retention Strategies
46:49 - Building and Maintaining a Successful Practice
01:06:54 - The Financial Wheel and Its Impact on Small Businesses
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