PM&R BOLD Dialogues: Opportunities for PM&R and Musculoskeletal Care Under a Value-Based Framework-Session Recording

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Video Summary

In this video transcript, Dr. Deborah Bennessy introduces the PMNR Bowl discussion, which focuses on the partnership between physiatry and primary care in the context of musculoskeletal care. The discussion features Drs. Kevin Carnaro, Jared Cotrell, Nina Maestara, Christopher McMullen, and Stu Weinstein, who share their experiences and insights on this collaborative model. Drs. Maestara and McMullen discuss their clinic in Seattle, which is a multi-specialty clinic that includes primary care, musculoskeletal physiatry, and obstetrics and gynecology. They highlight the benefits of co-locating these different specialties, such as convenience for patients and improved communication between providers. The primary care physicians in the clinic value the expertise of the physiatrists in managing musculoskeletal conditions and appreciate the convenience of having their patients see the physiatrists within the same clinic. Drs. Maestara and McMullen also mention the importance of building relationships, engaging with referring providers, and ensuring easy access to services. They discuss the challenges of integrating musculoskeletal physiatrists into a primary care setting, such as resource allocation and coordination of care. Overall, the collaborative model has been well-received by both providers and patients, with positive feedback on the convenience, quality of care, and interdisciplinary communication.

Keywords

Dr. Deborah Bennessy

PMNR Bowl discussion

partnership

physiatry

primary care

musculoskeletal care

collaborative model

multi-specialty clinic

co-location