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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 18 MIN

Overcoming the economic barriers of fee-for-service medicine

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Surgeon and health tech strategist Sarah Matt discusses her article "Why fee-for-service reform is needed." Sarah analyzes the friction between efficient digital health tools and an outdated payment system that rewards activity over quality. She proposes replacing analog metrics like visit volume with shadow KPIs that track actual health outcomes such as time-to-resolution and preventable hospitalizations. The discussion outlines a practical strategy to utilize existing billing codes for remote patient monitoring while simultaneously gathering data to negotiate shared savings agreements. Listen to learn how clinicians can drive the transition toward a more logical health care economy. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

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Surgeon and health tech strategist Sarah Matt discusses her article "Why fee-for-service reform is needed." Sarah analyzes the friction between efficient digital health tools and an outdated payment system that rewards activity over quality. She...

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