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How Are Patients Choosing Ambulatory Surgery Centers? Ambulatory surgery centers, or ASCs for short, are becoming attractive options for common outpatient procedures, with patient reviews and satisfaction scores as one of the main ways people choose where to go. https://lnkd.in/ewBf5rhR

When planning inpatient and outpatient surgeries in the same operating room blocks, uncertainty and patient needs vary depending on their type. For instance, while inpatients have a higher variability in the surgery duration due to the average more complex procedures, outpatients register a higher rate of late cancellations or no-shows. We address this problem with a stochastic optimization approach in our new open-access paper "Multi-objective stochastic scheduling of inpatient and outpatient surgeries" on Flexible Services and Manufacturing journal. A joint work with Ambrogio Maria Bernardelli and Lorenzo Bonasera (Università degli Studi di Pavia), and Eleonora Vercesi (USI Università della Svizzera italiana). https://lnkd.in/dKUUgpmd

Do you know the difference between #inpatient & #outpatient surgery? Read this comprehensive guide from North Carolina Specialty Hospital to understand your options. #NCSH

The global Ambulatory Surgery market was valued at US$ 304240 million in 2023 and is anticipated to reach US$ 478410 million by 2030 witnessing a CAGR of 6.6% during the forecast period 20242030. #GlobalAmbulatorySurgeryMarket #OutpatientSurgery #HealthcareTrends #MedicalAdvancements #CostEffectiveHealthcare #MinimallyInvasiveSurgery #GastrointestinalSurgery #CardiovascularSurgery #NeurologicalSurgery #OrthopedicSurgery

Riverside Health System is achieving tangible #outcomes for its patients and #orthopedicsurgery partners in joint replacement quality and efficiency gains. Their innovative approach to holistic #digitalcare and #patientexperience is connecting the #orthopedic #carejourney for patients and delivering personalized care every step of the way. By embracing #digitaltransformation RHS is shaping the #futureofhealthcare delivery. #healthcareinnovation #patientengagement #digitalhealthcare

The relationship between MSK-focused digital health companies (DHC) and Orthopedic Surgeons is a complicated one. To this point, it could be argued it has been more adversarial than collaborative. Both sides want the same thing: high-quality, evidence-based treatment that's cost-effective, timely, and accessible. Pretty simple, right? In reality, the situation isn't quite so straightforward. To DHCs, Orthopaedic Surgeons are viewed as purveyors of low value, unnecessary care, incentivized by the FFS to favor lucrative procedures over less costly, less invasive, and equally effective treatments. Their core value proposition has been to reduce MSK spend by keeping patients/employees away from knife-happy bone docs. To Orthopaedic Surgeons, DHCs are unwelcome gatekeepers themselves incentivized to push less costly but potentially inappropriate care that delays definitive treatment. To Orthopods, DHCs don't know what they don't know and aren't equipped for when patients' needs outstrip their capabilities. Though there is some truth in these assessments, can the sides ever find common ground? How can each side provide value to the other? Patients benefit from the multi-disciplinary, holistic approach and ease of access provided by DHCs. Orthopods benefit when lower acuity problems or appropriate conservative treatment by DHCs. On the other side, DHCs benefit by having Orthopods as a vetted resource for higher acuity, more complex problems and by establishing networks of high value specialists. As CMS, self-insured employers, and direct contractors seek out alternative models, DHCs and Orthopedic Surgeons can work together in risk-sharing models to achieve VBC MSK goals for the benefit of all. Pressure is mounting on both sides. Unicorn (or once-unicorn) MSK DHCs are being pushed by investors to find an exit. Going public will lay bare the effectiveness of both their clinical and business model. The guess here is that lack of integration with traditional, brick-and-mortar care and inability to drive ROI and growth beyond procedure avoidance will be a hinderance --full spectrum treatment a differentiator. Orthopods are facing a future driven by accountable care, mandatory participation in VBC models, and condition-specific episodes of care. Inability to adapt or provide the services needed to thrive in these models risks obsolescence. Partnering with DHCs can help Orthopedic Surgeons more effectively navigate the requirements of a more integrated approach (including health coaching, virtual PT, RPM/RTM, PROMS, etc.). Will the sides cross the aisle and embrace collaboration? Or do both still believe they can go it alone? Is the door opening or closing? #medicine #health #healthcare #healthtech #healthcaretechnology #digitalhealth #msk #healthcareinnovation

Dr. Karl Koenig’s points in this article that Dr. Benjamin Schwartz, MD, MBA highlights really resonate with me. As value based care gradually gets implemented upstream digital health companies can play a significant role. A “digital door” to streamline appointments and guide patients to the appropriate care augmented (not replaced) by virtual care and perhaps AI enabled conversational platforms can be impactful— but musculoskeletal care providers and Orthopaedic surgeons have to be involved in the architecture of that “door”. There’s opportunity for synergy but the approach to date has been fragmented and left us out of the loop. I also think these digital platforms and AI companies have largely ignored underserved patient populations (this is true at least in MSK care— there are lots of cool companies focusing on Medicaid populations but not emphasizing Orthopaedics). You’d be surprised how many companies don’t even offer their platform in Spanish, or have a secure text message option for patients without smart phones. It will be important to see the aisle between DHCs and Orthopaedic surgeons being crossed, especially as value based care becomes more prevalent and population health becomes a cornerstone of the way we care for patients.

As the number of procedures being performed at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) increases, the importance of patient-safety processes increases as well. From the time a patient is admitted until they’re discharged, labels can play an essential role in reducing preventable errors. Read more about the 10 types of labels that can complement patient-care processes in an ASC — and how they can help caregivers identify, verify, and communicate information that minimizes patient risk: https://bit.ly/3zkec1r Reach out to me with any questions on how RRD's label team can help your helathcare facility minimize patient risk. #RRD #UAL #UALlabels #labels #healthcare #patientcare #patientsafety #ambulatorysurgerycenters

🔬 Exploring Patient Acceptance of Bilateral Cataract Surgery Before and During COVID-19 🔬 A study led by Vishal Shah, Khayam Naderi, Laura Maubon, Ashmal Jameel, Darshak Patel, Jack Gormley, sanjeev heemraz, AZAN ELODIE, Seema Verma, Sancy Low, David Obrart from the National Health Service (NHS) provides insightful findings into patient acceptance of immediate sequential bilateral cataract surgery (ISBCS). 👁️ The study found that 45% of participants were open to undergoing ISBCS, appreciating the convenience and reduced need for multiple hospital visits. However, concerns about simultaneous bilateral complications were significant, with 50% of patients expressing worries. 🦠 During the lockdown, changes in attitudes were noted, particularly regarding the urgency to minimize time off work and tolerance for prolonged hospital visits. 📊 These insights are crucial for healthcare providers as they indicate a need for enhanced patient education about ISBCS to alleviate fears and improve familiarity with the procedure. 📘 Dive deeper into this study and earn 1.0 CME by learning about the evolving patient perspectives in cataract surgery during unprecedented times. https://lnkd.in/dvKzegQR #Ophthalmology #CataractSurgery #PatientCare #COVID19 #HealthcareResearch #CME #MedicalEducation

As the number of procedures being performed at ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) increases, the importance of patient-safety processes increases as well. From the time a patient is admitted until they’re discharged, labels can play an essential role in reducing preventable errors. Read more about the 10 types of labels that can complement patient-care processes in an ASC — and how they can help caregivers identify, verify, and communicate information that minimizes patient risk: https://bit.ly/3zkec1r #RRD #UAL #UALlabels #labels #healthcare #patientcare #patientsafety #ambulatorysurgerycenters