Debate: RVUs are Really Very Useful vs. RVUs are Ridiculous & Very Unhelpful

Description

The debaters will discuss in a VBC (Value Based Care) world how RVU models will influence care delivery.

Learning Objectives

Discuss the pros of RVUs showing productivity in a mixed MD/APP practice model.
Outline the cons of RVUs showing productivity in a mixed MD/APP practice model.
Showcase the benefit of having multiple ways to show productivity in modern day medicine.

Session Chair(s)

Christine Albert, MD, MPH
Thomas Deering, BS, MBA, MD

Presentation

RVUs are Really Very Useful (Protagonist)
Presenter(s): Anish K. Amin, MD

RVUs are Ridiculous & Very Unhelpful (Antagonist)
Presenter(s): Amit J. Thosani, MD

Rebuttal
Presenter(s): Amit J. Thosani, MD

Rebuttal
Presenter(s): Anish K. Amin, MD

Disclosures

Anish Amin:

Philips (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

Amit Thosani:

Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Medical Device Business Services (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Amit Thosani:

Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Medical Device Business Services (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)
Abbott Medical (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Speaking and Teaching)

Anish Amin:

Philips (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Boston Scientific (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Medtronic (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)
Biosense Webster, Inc. (Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting Fee - Consulting)

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Summary


Availability:	No future session


Cost:	FREE


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered