Keynote Presentation: Healthcare 3.0: How Technology is Driving the Transition to Prosumers, Platforms, and Outsurance
Over the coming decades, humanity will encounter some of the greatest transitions any generation has ever had to face. Technological disruption is reshaping every part of our lives: every business, every industry, every society, even what it means to be "human." Exponential technologies are on the cusp of solving some of humanity's biggest challenges and health care is set to be one of the chief beneficiaries.
In this interactive and animated keynote featuring real-time demonstrations, Rubin Pillay, MD, PhD explores some of the key exponential technologies that are set to impact health care, including artificial intelligence, robotics, 3D printing, sensor technology, AR/VR, and the "omics," including genomics. When two or more of these technologies are used in combination—converging exponential technologies—we will begin to unlock unfathomably productive capabilities and begin to understand how to solve the world's most challenging problems—including those facing health care.
The thread that runs through the presentation is Pillay's succinct explanation of how the convergence of these technologies is set to transform patients to "prosumers" (producers of care), current pipeline approaches to care-delivery systems to platform-based systems, and finally, a payment transformation from the current insurance-based approach to an "outsurance" (getting paid to maintain health) -based approach.
Rubin Pillay, MD, PhD is the assistant dean for global health innovation and the chief innovation officer of the health system at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham. A family physician and clinical pharmacologist with degrees in business administration and health management, Dr. Pillay's resume boasts a 28-year career of impressive successes in health care as a clinician, academic, leader, and innovator/entrepreneur.
Following his presentation, Dr. Pillay will be available to sign copies of his new book, "Art of The Heal. Leadership Skills for the New Health Economy," available for purchase at the meeting.
WSMA Effective Board Governance Course
Now more than ever, physicians are being asked to serve on the board of their clinic, medical group, or integrated system. Learn how to be an effective board member with
the WSMA Effective Board Governance Course, which provides in-depth education about governance and will help you bring a powerful voice and perspective to any board. This pre-annual meeting event takes place on Friday, Oct. 11, from 1-5 p.m. Separate registration and fee required (registration info will be available shortly).
First-time Attendee/Early Career Physician Breakfast
First-time attendees and early career physicians (students, residents/fellows, or physicians in the first 10 years of practice) are welcome to join us at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday for an orientation breakfast, sponsored by the WSMA's Young Physician Section, Resident and Fellow Section, and Medical Student Section. Learn the nuts and bolts of how policy is made at the meeting and have a chance to ask questions of seasoned delegates. Advance registration required (no charge for members). Register for the breakfast when registering for the WSMA Annual Meeting.
Breakout Sessions
Challenges and Opportunities for Radiologist Empowerment: An ACR Update with Richard Duszak, MD
As the leading organization representing the socioeconomic interests of radiologists and their patients, the ACR has a complex agenda embracing the economics of radiology practice, quality of care, lifelong learning, and research. Few members, however, are familiar with all of those activities. The core mission of the ACR will be reviewed and its leadership structure highlighted. A variety of current high priority initiatives will be discussed. Richard Duszak, MD is professor and vice chair for health policy and practice in the department of radiology and imaging sciences at Emory University.
Radiology's Cost Conundrum: Who Pays? with Richard Duszak, MD
Radiologists provide services to many patients, but few know how much those services actually cost and have little knowledge about patient co-pays and deductibles. As many insurance plans move toward higher deductibles and co-pays, patient financial responsibility for imaging services has skyrocketed. Differences between charges, costs, and prices will be detailed, and benchmarks provided for radiologists to estimate relative costs for various imaging services. The implications for patients of costs of imaging will be highlighted. Richard Duszak, MD is professor and vice chair for health policy and practice in the department of radiology and imaging sciences at Emory University.
High-Value Imaging with Craig Blackmore, MD, MPH
Presentation description to come. C. Craig Blackmore, MD, MPH, is the director of the Center for Health Care Improvement Science at Virginia Mason
AI Applications in Radiology and Medicine with Nathan Cross, MD
Presentation description to come. Nathan Cross, MD, MS. is a board-certified radiologist at Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center and the VA Puget Sound and a UW assistant professor of radiology.
Protecting Access to Medicare Act and Clinical Decision Support Update with Jeffrey Robinson, MD, MBA, FACR
The Protecting Access to Medicare Act mandates the use of Clinical Decision Support for all Medicare patients beginning in January 2020. Despite this impending change, many healthcare providers are unaware of the program and its impact on their daily practice. This presentation will briefly review the rationale and history of the program, it's intent and implications, and the unanswered questions that remain a few short months before the program is set to begin. Jeffrey Robinson, M.D., M.B.A., F.A.C.R., is a board-certified radiologist in the emergency department at Harborview Medical Center and is a UW associate professor of emergency and trauma radiology.
Top 10 EHR Pitfalls with Elizabeth Leedom
Presentation description to come. Liz is an experienced trial lawyer who has represented hospitals, physicians and other providers in medical malpractice cases for over 28 years.
WAMPAC Luncheon
Recent policy decisions at the state and federal levels have made it clear that lawmakers don't have a clear understanding of what's important for physicians and the practice of medicine. During the 2019 legislative session, taxes were increased on physicians, costly IT mandates were imposed on health care facilities and a new state "public option" bill will cap reimbursement to providers. Meanwhile, actions at the federal level have destabilized the health insurance market and negatively impacted access to care.
Now more than ever, physicians need to engage in the political process and speak with a unified voice. Join us at the 2019 WAMPAC Luncheon, where special guests will help us sort through what's happening and what we can do about it.
Tickets to the WAMPAC luncheon can be purchased when registering for the WSMA Annual Meeting. For members of the WAMPAC Diamond Club, attendance is free—our way of saying "thank you." Not a member of the Diamond Club? Learn more at wsma.org/wampac.
WSRS Residents and Fellows Lunch Program
This program is for residents and fellows pursuing careers in radiology and radiation oncology and associated sub-specialties. This program is free of charge and includes a complimentary lunch. RFS members are encouraged to attend the entire conference, as well.
WSRS Students Lunch Program
Join medical students from around the region for a fascinating lunchtime program led by a diagnostic radiologist and the chief radiation oncology resident from the University of Washington. They’ll lead you through a case that demonstrates how diagnostic and therapeutic radiology contribute to the diagnosis and treatment of a specific patient. Complimentary lunch is included. We encourage med students to attend the entire conference, as well.
Physician Leadership and the Urgency of the Moment in Medicine with AMA President Patrice Harris, MD
Join us on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. as we offer a hearty welcome to 2019-20 AMA President Patrice A. Harris, MD. A psychiatrist from Atlanta, Dr. Harris has diverse experience as a private practicing physician, public health administrator, patient advocate, and medical society lobbyist. Dr. Harris will speak to meeting attendees on the importance of physician leadership during this moment in history. No stranger to leadership, Dr. Harris has helped multiple leadership roles at the AMA and in her home state of Georgia and has been active in organized medicine throughout her career.
Reception and WSMA President's Inauguration
Join us for a free afternoon reception on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. Mingle with meeting attendees and WSMA physician leaders while enjoying appetizers and a cash bar. Hear from outgoing WSMA President Tom Schaaf, MD and see the inauguration and swearing in of incoming WSMA president, William Hirota, MD.
WSMA Foundation Dinner
You are invited to join the second annual fundraising dinner on Saturday at 7 p.m. for the WSMA Foundation. At the WSMA Foundation, we believe in a future where physicians are healthy and fulfilled, where physicians and their patients are partners, and where all Washingtonians experience quality care that aligns with their needs, goals, and values. The evening will begin with the presentation of the WSMA William O. Robertson Patient Safety Awards. Tickets can be purchased when registering for the WSMA Annual Meeting. Your generous donations this evening will ensure the WSMA Foundation continues its important work to improve physician wellness and patient care through transformational health care change at all levels—individual, organizational, and statewide.