EP411: Getting Paid (or Paying) for New Innovations Used in Hospitals as Part of a Procedure or a DRG—Also Bloodstream Infections and Dialysis, With Secretary David Shulkin, MD, and Erin Mistry

The following episode covers my intro to the episode and thoughts on the topic of new innovations used in hospitals as part of procedure including bloodstream infections and dialysis.

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The episode emphasizes the remarkable progress made by the Relentless Tribe in improving outcomes for chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients and highlights the obstacles hospitals face in adopting expensive new technologies under the DRG payment model. The discussion also covers the significant impact of hospital-acquired infections, particularly those leading to sepsis, and explores the role of Medicare's NTAP (new technology add-on payment) in incentivizing the use of innovative treatments. The episode underscores the complex balance between cost and patient outcomes in healthcare.

00:00 Introduction to Episode 411

00:36 Acknowledging the Relentless Tribe

02:30 Interview with Secretary David Shulkin and Erin Mistry

03:53 The Issue of Bloodstream Infections

04:52 Understanding DRG and Hospital Economics

06:19 Medicare's NTAP and Hospital Payments

07:44 Guest Backgrounds and Acknowledgements

08:43 Acronym Alerts and NTAP Recap

09:54 Conclusion and Subscription Information