On Demand: More than Meets the Eye: Assessing The Value of a Structural Heart Program-Webinar Recording

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This webinar, sponsored by Edwards Life Sciences Corporation, discussed the findings of Medi-Axiom's white paper, "The Value of a Structural Heart Program, Impact Beyond the Procedure." The discussion emphasized the importance of assessing the broader impact of TAVR (Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement) programs beyond the procedural level.<br /><br />Speakers from Baylor Scott and White Health, including Trey Wick, CFO, and Mohamed Safa, Director of Advanced Analytics, explained the process of measuring the total value of a TAVR program. They described their methodology which involved multidisciplinary collaboration, defining clear data definitions, and using a systematic approach to understand both pre-and post-procedural patient care.<br /><br />Their iterative approach involved starting small, defining measures, building dashboards for accessibility, and achieving agreement on data governance to ensure consistent results. The ultimate goal was to scale the program beyond individual sites and to incorporate other structural heart procedures.<br /><br />Emphasized were the financial insights gained through expanding the analysis to include the "halo effect," capturing additional patient care episodes around TAVR cases within a specified timeframe, hence illustrating the broader value to hospital systems.<br /><br />The session concluded by highlighting the importance of ongoing interaction between finance and clinical teams and the value of capturing data for continuous improvement in program delivery and profitability.

Keywords

TAVR program

Edwards Life Sciences

structural heart program

Medi-Axiom white paper

Baylor Scott and White Health

financial insights

data governance

multidisciplinary collaboration

patient care episodes