What kind of healthcare access do we want for our future? As Ambulatory Management Solutions Chief Clinical Officer Heather Fallon, RN points out, access expands when we look beyond hospitals to offices, clinics, and “big box” facilities that provide an equal quality of care with added convenience for patients and providers at a fraction of the cost to the healthcare system.
No matter where your medical procedure is undertaken, safety should always be priority number one. As Dr. David Mayer, Executive Director of the MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety explains, with procedures continuing to migrate out of hospitals, we’re seeing ambulatory facilities, from ASCs to physician offices, following strict, agreed-upon approaches to infection prevention, procedure prep, and recovery and proving equally-safe, often at a fraction of the cost.
Patients, physicians, and payers all benefit from cost transparency in healthcare, so why is it elusive? Ambulatory Management Solutions COO Tina Mentz breaks down exactly how making patients aware of their options translates to real savings for the overall healthcare system.
The opportunity for Katie Crawford to undergo endoscopies in her physician’s office saved her not only trips to the hospital but a lifetime of medication as well.
Gastroenterologist Tara Troy, MD, found cumbersome administration issues in hospitals, from scheduling to equipment access, hindered her ability to practice medicine her way.
Supporting the care of all patients’ needs, in the right setting at the right time, presents a true shift towards value-based care in the U.S.
Minimally-invasive procedures save our healthcare system a significant amount of money each year while making access to preventative care easier than ever before.
Through technology and advances in treatment, healthcare is pivoting to meet the needs of our population, removing traditional barriers, and expanding how we interface with physicians, caregivers, and other providers.
In offices and clinics across the country, physicians are realizing the benefits and savings that come with safely moving minimally-invasive procedures into their own space.
More than ever, patients have a voice in shaping the future of healthcare. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, needed advances, such as telehealth, have been quickly proven viable.
Though independent physicians face serious challenges, but the flexibility and adaptability they possess give them a distinct advantage over rigid health systems.
Preventative care is a critical part of the value-based equation. Clinic and in-office procedural suites make this level of care more convenient and cost-effective, easing the path to prevention for millions of Americans.
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