Double your Cataract Surgery Capacity with Surgical Direct Inc Are you tired of capacity limitations (as well as efficiency) during cataract days in your OR? Often times it’s only possible to have 1 room operational for cataracts because you simply don’t have enough equipment to pull it off efficiently. It also can be a logistical […]
We call November through December the “End-Of-Year Cataract Rush”. Insurance deductibles generally roll-over on Jan 1st, and for many patients, deductibles have been met fully met towards the end of the year. This means that (generally speaking) ophthalmologists and their practices experience an influx of cataract cases in the final 2 months of the year.
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Medicare has proposed more cuts for cataract reimbursements for surgeons in 2020, maybe as much as 15% for non-complicated procedures. If you haven’t heard of this yet, read through Review of Ophthalmology’s article titled “Medicare Proposes Another Cut In Cataract Reimbursement”. Reduced cataract reimbursements, once again, create a unique situation for surgeons and their practices,
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The Baby Boomer generation is currently within range for cataracts, which right now is estimated to be 76 million people in the US between the ages of 55-75. According to studies, the average age of cataract surgery patients today is 60. This means that we are nearing (if not already in) history’s busiest years in
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For every surgery with Surgical Direct’s Mobile Cataract Service, we provide a surgical coordinator. Having experienced, aware, cordial, and supportive help in the OR during surgery can make a big difference in the efficiency of surgery day. If you are part of a surgical team (or you are an ophthalmologist), chances are that you have
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As a Mobile Cataract Service, Surgical Direct is in the business of providing everything we can to our surgeons, ensuring that they are happy. It may seem arbitrary to bring up, but did you know that a happy cataract surgeon is a better cataract surgeon? Mood is a big factor of our performance in almost
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Taking care of all the details, big & small. At Surgical Direct Inc, we are dedicated to the mindset of continually improving our services. It’s the fabric of our company culture to practice excellent customer service and support. From ensuring that the equipment arrives at your facility on-time, to meticulously gathering all case supplies needed
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The efficiency of surgical procedures in today’s ophthalmic landscape is an always-increasing priority for surgeons and facilities alike. For most ophthalmologists, time is very valuable, and we understand the need to increase surgical efficiency as much as possible without decreasing patient care and optimal outcomes. Our goal at Surgical Direct Inc has always been to
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Cataract equipment failure can be a big source of frustration in your OR on surgery day, bringing the potential for surgery cancellations, revenue loss, and unhappy patients and surgeons. Phaco machines, phaco handpieces, microscopes, and instruments all play vital roles in surgery and all have the potential for failure. Honestly, it’s inevitable that your OR
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In the world of cataract surgery, safety is the #1 priority of all OR staff and surgeons during eye-day. In our 20+ years of experience in offering premium Mobile Cataract Services, we’ve realized that a very close #2 priority on eye day is efficiency. Everyone involved (surgeon, staff, and patients) are busy people with things
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