The COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 2 - 2020 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-The COVID-19 Pandemic: Part 2

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In this video transcript, a panel of experts discuss the impact of COVID-19 on healthcare and quality. They focus on topics such as telehealth, the importance of team collaboration, data collection and analysis, and the need for healthcare equity. The panelists emphasize the accelerated adoption of telehealth and the use of electronic data to improve the accuracy and completeness of registry information. They discuss the need for real-time feedback to drive quality improvement and the importance of patient-reported outcome measures. The experts also highlight the shift towards value-based care and its potential to improve patient satisfaction, quality of care, and cost efficiency. They stress the importance of collaboration and communication among healthcare providers, payers, and patients to deliver better outcomes. Additionally, they acknowledge the devastating impact of COVID-19, including health disparities and economic struggles, and emphasize the need for equitable and accessible healthcare services. Despite these challenges, the panelists identify several silver linings, including increased awareness of the importance of science and public health, the adoption of telehealth, the opportunity to address healthcare disparities, and the potential for healthcare system restructuring. Overall, the panelists believe that COVID-19 has provided important lessons and opportunities for improvement in healthcare delivery and quality.

Keywords

COVID-19

healthcare

quality

telehealth

team collaboration

data collection

healthcare equity

patient-reported outcome measures

value-based care

health disparities