Behind the Measures: Understanding CMS Quality Standards with Dr. Lee Fleisher

Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging

Dr. Lee Fleisher drops into the latest episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging podcast. Host Chris St. John shares a dynamic conversation with Dr. Fleisher, a visionary in healthcare policy who has helped shape the standards that impact the care of millions across the United States.

From the creation of the National Quality Strategy to groundbreaking decisions on quality measures and patient safety standards, this episode delves into Dr. Fleisher's relentless commitment to raising the bar in healthcare.

The pair’s chat also provides a deep dive into the intersections of policy, practice, and patient impact, with Dr. Fleisher illuminating the path to a more sustainable, quality-driven healthcare system.

Join us for an inspiring look at the real-world impact of policy, transparency, and quality measurement on the future of healthcare, and learn more about Dr. Fleisher’s current work at Rubrum Advising, focusing on navigating CMS regulations.

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

05:49 - From Childhood Dreams to Healthcare Leadership

05:17 - From Peer Review to Peer Learning

07:01 - Transplant Research and CMS Involvement

08:55 - A Shift in Focus: Cardiac Patients and Quality Standards

12:40 - A Legacy in Quality Measures and Public Health

16:14 - How Quality Measures are Made: A Collaborative Process
22:55 - Evaluating and Endorsing Quality Measures
26:31 - Challenges and Evolution of Healthcare Quality Standards

30:10 - What are Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

32:15 - Lessons from the Pandemic

35:11 - Challenges in Specialty Compliance with Quality Measures

39:00 - From Quantity to Quality

43:46 - Leveraging Technology to Reduce Reporting Burden

45:50 - The Story Behind Rubrum Advising

52:29 - The Universal Foundation

54:17 - Outro

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