EP431: How Accountability for Outcomes Works in the Real World With Kenny Cole, MD

In Episode 431 of 'Relentlessly Seeking Value,' Stacey Richter interviews Dr. Kenny Cole from Ochsner Health System, discussing the complexities of achieving accountability for outcomes in U.S. healthcare. They explore how understanding the real-world contours is crucial for devising effective strategies, particularly in the healthcare industry.  Dr. Cole emphasizes the importance of measurable outcomes, trust-building with patients, and the implementation of care pathways to achieve clinical and financial success. They discuss practical examples, such as managing diabetes treatment with metformin, and address broader issues of care standardization and systemic incentives in healthcare. The conversation highlights the need for cultural alignment, proper measurement of outcomes, and innovative care models to improve patient health and prevent burnout among clinicians. The episode is a comprehensive look at operationalizing clinical excellence and aligning it with financial viability in the healthcare sector. === LINKS === 🔗  Show Notes with all mentioned links:   https://cc-lnk.com/EP431 ✉️  Enjoy this podcast? Subscribe to the free weekly newsletter: https://relentlesshealthvalue.com/join-the-relentless-tribe 🫙  Support the podcast with a small donation to the Tip Jar: https://relentlesshealthvalue.com/join-the-relentless-tribe 🎤  Listen on Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feed/id892082003?ls=1 🎤  Listen on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/show/6UjgzI7bScDrWvZEk2f46b 📺  Subscribe to our YouTube channel   https://www.youtube.com/@RelentlessHealthValue === CONNECT WITH THE RHV TEAM === ✭ LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/company/relentless-health-value/ ✭ Threads  https://www.threads.net/@relentlesshealthvalue/ ✭ Bluesky   https://bsky.app/profile/relentleshealth.bsky.social ✭ X   https://twitter.com/relentleshealth/ 07:38 Is there an optimal care pathway where there might be a lot of treatment variability? 11:01 Why doesn't Dr. Cole like the terms "noncompliant" and "nonadherent"? 11:45 EP412 with Robert Pearl, MD. 13:50 Why is it important to start with the end in mind? 17:20 How do you scale clinical excellence? 20:21 EP315 with Bob Matthews. 21:15 EP242 with Marty Makary, MD. 23:49 Why is it important simply to demonstrate what's possible for better health outcomes? 24:58 EP427 with Rik Renard. 26:10 How do we reinvent the business model of healthcare? 27:50 EP415 with Rob Andrews. 30:06 EP391 with Scott Conard, MD. 38:37 Dr. Cole is published in various healthcare journals; check out his most recent article.