By the nature of their profession, surgeons are under immense pressure to perform efficiently and effectively. In fact, Surgeon consistently ranks in the top 10 in surveys ranking the most stressful jobs, and it is easy to see why. Operating can require surgeons to make decisions in an instant, many times with life-or-death consequences. In addition, operations can occur day or night and may take hours to complete. Surgeons who have spent years in this high stakes, fast-paced environment may be … [Read more...]
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Combatting Physician Burnout
Burnout can happen to anyone who is experiencing a feeling of being physically, mentally or emotionally exhausted. When physicians experience burnout, quality of care can suffer, and serious results may occur. Some of the results of physician burnout include medical errors, malpractice, addiction and even suicide. At NexGen Surgical, we take physician burnout very seriously, and take a proactive role in preventing it from occurring. Defining and Recognizing Physician Burnout Burnout is a … [Read more...]
Basing Clinical Performance on Outcomes Versus Processes
Linking reimbursement to patient outcomes rather than treatment processes is a huge shift for America’s healthcare system. As value-based care becomes more widely adopted, measuring and tracking clinical outcomes becomes essential. At NexGen Surgical, we embrace the shift to value-based care and believe there are many benefits for surgeons whose clinical performance is based on outcomes. For patients, a focus on outcomes helps direct clinical attention toward one goal—the patient’s health status … [Read more...]
Increasing Revenue in Healthcare
The operating room is the revenue-producing engine for most hospitals. As such, sometimes it needs routine maintenance and tune-ups to continue working optimally. When you have exhausted the most obvious options for increasing surgical revenue—like negotiating better rates with payors or running patient referral campaigns—you may find that your lowest hanging fruit is actually in your perioperative suite. Streamlining processes, making more informed choices and taking good care of your surgical … [Read more...]
The Impact of High-Value Provider Networks on Surgeons
Since the Affordable Care Act was introduced, shifting from volume-based to value-based care has been a tedious process with countless implications for surgeons. When high-value provider networks were introduced to reduce premiums and promote more affordable coverage for consumers, surgeons were forced to rethink their care delivery strategies. As experts in helping hospitals save money and supporting surgeons to achieve their individual career goals, NexGen Surgical knows how to navigate … [Read more...]
Building a Healthy Work Environment with Strong Surgeon-Administrator Relationships
For most surgeons, providing patient care is only one of many elements of their profession. In addition to seemingly endless administrative and management duties, surgeons must also navigate relationships with colleagues, subordinates and hospital administrators. The quality of these relationships can make or break positive work environments, so prioritizing and nurturing their health is worthwhile. Healthy work environments are the most efficient and productive, and they also help to prevent … [Read more...]
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