Keep Your Eye On Retina
With Medicare reimbursements expected to increase for the sixth straight year, the subspecialty is primed for profit potential.
Margaret Acker, RN, MSN
Adding vitreoretinal surgeries to your case mix can benefit your facility with volume and reimbursement, your surgeons with efficiency and your patients with convenience. It's a logical next step if you're already staffed and equipped for cataracts and other ophthalmic procedures. When considering retina, here are 6 key questions to answer.
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Categories:
Business Management, Equipping Your OR, Ophthalmology, Staffing/Training, Supplies/Implants, Peak Efficiency
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