S4: Persistent Problems and Possible Solutions for the Outpatient Vascular Practice (SAVC Section)

Moderator(s)

• GJ

  Geetha Jeyabalan, MD

  Annapolis, Maryland
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  Rafael Santini-Dominguez, MD (he/him/his)

  Vascular Surgeon
  Centro Médico Episcopal San Lucas
  Ponce, Puerto Rico

This one-hour session addresses the most pressing challenges and opportunities in outpatient vascular practice. Each presentation will last seven minutes, followed by a moderated discussion to explore practical solutions, share experiences, and identify strategies to improve patient care and operational efficiency in the ambulatory setting.

Presentations:

• 6:30 AM - 7:00 AM ET

  Breakfast and Excellence in Community Practice Awards
• 7:00 AM - 7:02 AM ET

  Welcome/Introduction
  

  Speaker: Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
• 7:02 AM - 7:09 AM ET

  Prior Authorization: How to Improve the Process
  

  Speaker: Christopher J. Kwolek, MD, MBA (he/him/his) – Massachusetts General Hospital
• 7:09 AM - 7:16 AM ET

  Advocacy: Changing Landscape for Reimbursement
  

  Speaker: Margaret Tracci, MD
• 7:16 AM - 7:23 AM ET

  The Importance of Branding and Quality Improvement in the OBL/ASC Setting
  

  Speaker: Daniel Torrent, MD (he/him/his)
• 7:23 AM - 7:30 AM ET

  Wound Care in the Outpatient Setting
  

  Speaker: Alisha Oropallo, MD, PhD
• 7:30 AM - 7:37 AM ET

  Multispecialty Outpatient Clinics: This is the Future
  

  Speaker: Geetha Jeyabalan, MD
• 7:37 AM - 8:00 AM ET

  Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A