Behind the Measures: Understanding CMS Quality Standards with Dr. Lee Fleisher

Dr. Lee Fleisher drops into the latest episode of Frame by Frame: Rethink Imaging podcast. Host Chris St. John shares a dynamic conversation with Dr. Fleisher, a visionary in healthcare policy who has helped shape the standards that impact the care of millions across the United States.
From the creation of the National Quality Strategy to groundbreaking decisions on quality measures and patient safety standards, this episode delves into Dr. Fleisher's relentless commitment to raising the bar in healthcare.

The pair’s chat also provides a deep dive into the intersections of policy, practice, and patient impact, with Dr. Fleisher illuminating the path to a more sustainable, quality-driven healthcare system.
Join us for an inspiring look at the real-world impact of policy, transparency, and quality measurement on the future of healthcare, and learn more about Dr. Fleisher’s current work at Rubrum Advising, focusing on navigating CMS regulations.
Chapters

00:00 - Intro05:49 - From Childhood Dreams to Healthcare Leadership05:17 - From Peer Review to Peer Learning07:01 - Transplant Research and CMS Involvement08:55 - A Shift in Focus: Cardiac Patients and Quality Standards12:40 - A Legacy in Quality Measures and Public Health16:14 - How Quality Measures are Made: A Collaborative Process
22:55 - Evaluating and Endorsing Quality Measures
26:31 - Challenges and Evolution of Healthcare Quality Standards30:10 - What are Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)32:15 - Lessons from the Pandemic35:11 - Challenges in Specialty Compliance with Quality Measures39:00 - From Quantity to Quality43:46 - Leveraging Technology to Reduce Reporting Burden45:50 - The Story Behind Rubrum Advising52:29 - The Universal Foundation54:17 - OutroFrame by Frame: Rethink Imaging Podcast is handcrafted by our friends over at: fame.so