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Ep. 78 The Business of Gynecology in Canada with Dr. Jonathon Solnik
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Feb 25, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Introduction
Dr. Solnik’s Career Journey
Healthcare System Differences: US vs Canada
Balancing Quality and Volume in Healthcare
Private Practice in Canada
Wait Times and Capacity Issues
Oncology and Semi-Salaried Positions
Negotiating CPT Codes and RVUs
Access to Care in Remote Areas
Robotics in Surgery
Incentives and Productivity in Healthcare Systems
Concluding Thoughts
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How does gynecology care in the United States compare to Canada? In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN podcast, Dr. Jonathon Solnik, head of gynecology and minimally invasive surgery at Mount Sinai in Toronto, speaks with hosts Dr. Mark Hoffman and Dr. Amy Park about the significant differences between the healthcare systems in the US and Canada.
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SYNPOSIS
The doctors cover financial incentives and constraints faced by hospitals in the US vs. Canada, the role of insurance companies, and how resource limitations impact clinical practice. Dr. Solnik shares insights from his career journey, emphasizing the challenges and opportunities he has encountered in Canada, including longer wait times for elective surgeries and the intricacies of the Canadian global budget system. The conversation also covers the impact of robotics in surgery, standardization of care, and the differences in the handling of high-acuity medical cases. The episode provides an insightful discussion on how different healthcare models affect patient care, physician practices, and hospital administration.
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