The Bob Harrington Show - Episode 46: Healthcare reform and cardiovascular practice in the election year with Dr Kevin Schulman

Summary: Where do things stand with healthcare reform? What is the status of CMS innovation centers, accountable care models (ACOs), and new models for reimbursement? Dr Kevin Schulman, professor of medicine and business administration, joins the show to discuss healthcare reform and its implications on cardiology—and society at-large—in 2012. What are the implications of the trend toward hospital employment vs private practice? Does it make a difference whom we vote for? Beyond the election, what can medical schools do to prepare physicians for the reality of practice in increasingly difficult financial circumstances?