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The Exam Room

Why Health Care Payment Models Shape Patient Outcomes

Feb 4, 2026 · 11m

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In the final part of this three-part series, The Exam Room concludes its conversation with Dr. Mary O'Connor, orthopedic surgeon and national leader in prevention-focused, value-based musculoskeletal care. This episode explores the structural and financial realities shaping health care delivery in the United States — and how those realities influence patient outcomes. Dr. O'Connor highlights the critical role Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) play in supporting whole-person, community-centered care and explains why these organizations are uniquely positioned to influence behavior change and address social determinants of health. The conversation also examines the challenges created…