Practice Settings in Spine/Pain Medicine - From Academics to the Boondocks-Practice Settings in Spine/Pain Medicine

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In this video, Dr. Desai and a panel of physiatrists discuss decision-making in practice settings, focusing on the spine pain space. The panelists include Dr. Mehul Desai, Dr. Annie Purcell, Dr. Rachel Cerna, and Dr. Allison Solly. They each introduce themselves and share their backgrounds and practice settings. Dr. Purcell runs her own private practice in a rural area, Dr. Serna works in an academic medical center within the Department of Neurosurgery, and Dr. Solly is affiliated with the Veterans Health Administration (VA).<br /><br />The panelists discuss various aspects of decision-making in their respective practice settings. Dr. Serna highlights the importance of collaboration and support within academic centers. Dr. Purcell emphasizes the autonomy and control she has in her private practice. Dr. Solly discusses the flexibility of her fee-based contract with the VA. The advantages of their respective positions include collaboration and support in academic settings, autonomy and control in private practice, and flexibility in contract-based settings. Disadvantages include administrative challenges and limited financial stability in private practice and the lower financial compensation in fee-based contracts. <br /><br />The panelists also discuss the impact of COVID-19 on job searches and practice settings. Dr. Purcell points out the need for physicians to understand billing and collections to ensure appropriate reimbursement. Dr. Desai adds that COVID-19 has increased the demand for security and employment opportunities. He mentions the trend towards greater employment in the healthcare sector. Overall, the panelists emphasize the importance of self-reflection to determine what is most important to physicians in terms of practice settings and job considerations.

Keywords

decision-making

spine pain space

private practice

academic medical center

fee-based contract

collaboration

autonomy

financial stability

COVID-19 impact

job considerations