Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Vinay Badhwar, MD, FACS, FACC, Executive Chair of the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute & Gordon F. Murray, Chair of the Department of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery at West Virginia University School of Medicine
Oct 29, 2025
Dr. Vinay Badhwar, a leading cardiac surgeon and executive leader at the WVU Heart & Vascular Institute, shares his insights on transforming healthcare delivery. He discusses the importance of innovative organizational structures and moving away from RVU-based compensation. Dr. Badhwar emphasizes leveraging data to monitor performance while balancing physician autonomy. He explains how their model can be replicated across diverse healthcare settings and stresses the significance of community-focused financial strategies. A must-listen for healthcare innovators!
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Physician-Centered Integrated Service Line
- WVU's service line is physician-centered and spans both physician-based and hospital-based functions.
- This integrated oversight lets leaders align clinical practice with system resources and goals.
Get Executive Buy-In First
- Secure senior administrative buy-in and build trust with executives before changing compensation models.
- Communicate methodically with faculty and use data to balance freedom with accountability.
Track Metrics Without Micromanaging
- Leadership monitors RVUs and financials but doesn't push productivity as the primary driver of practice.
- Allowing clinicians clinical freedom while tracking metrics sustains quality and innovation.