No one has a greater appreciation for how hard surgeons work than those of us here at NexGen Surgical. Not only is the work mentally and emotionally taxing, but the hours are long and working conditions can be grueling. Vacation time is essential for surgeons, but does it always provide the disconnect needed from the operating room to fully relax and recharge? Issues with Surgeon Vacation Time According to the Medscape article “Profiles in Happiness: Which Physicians Enjoy Life Most?”, … [Read more...]
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Our Approach to Healthcare Document Management
Healthcare document management is a vital aspect of improving efficiency and maximizing cost savings. Practices that have been reluctant to embrace new healthcare document management software or have experienced pushback will find the support they need with NexGen Surgical. We are experienced in working with numerous healthcare document management systems and know the best ways to leverage their data to improve processes and save money. Data is Not Always the Most Important … [Read more...]
Surgeons: When Should You Consider Leaving Practice?
Making the decision to leave practice can be agonizing for senior surgeons who love their careers and enjoy helping patients live fuller lives. However, running a surgical practice requires a tremendous amount of time, energy and commitment. When the time comes to consider leaving practice, surgeons have multiple options. At NexGen, we offer a solution to seasoned surgeons who want to continue delivering patient care without the burdens of running a practice. Surgeon Retirement … [Read more...]
Rural Hospital Services: Critical Healthcare in America
NexGen Surgical and our sister company, CCI Anesthesia, work primarily with rural hospitals. Over the decades, we have learned about the unique barriers rural facilities must overcome, and we have a real appreciation for the level of quality these facilities must provide across the continuum of care from primary care to long-term care. Because of their significant contributions to overall community well-being, they are a critical component of communities across rural America. Why Rural Health … [Read more...]
Fostering More Meaningful Patient Interactions
Patients should be encouraged to expand their own role in decision making, health-related behaviors and self-management. By fostering more meaningful patient interactions, physicians can provide a level of support that leads to better outcomes. Even though the current healthcare system has created an environment where patients are less engaged, there are easy ways to overcome this problem. Common Patient Frustrations Before implementing ways to foster more meaningful patient interactions, … [Read more...]
Understanding Medical Necessity to Prevent Claim Denials
Denied claims are a major headache for any surgical facility and the patients they serve. Taking a proactive approach to medical necessity denial prevention is always worthwhile and can save time, money and frustration. Understanding the top reasons for medical necessity claim denials is an important first step, followed by strategizing on how to avoid costly pitfalls. Common Reasons for Claim Denials Before chasing your tail trying to determine if all criteria were met to verify … [Read more...]
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