Surgeons play an essential role in healthcare, so it is easy to understand why they are always in high demand. However, certain specialties are in higher demand than others, especially in rural areas. NexGen Surgical works with some of the most highly sought-after surgeons in the country and pairs them with the communities where they are needed most. Surgeons who are seeking positions that are both flexible and rewarding should look no further than NexGen Surgical. Four Top Surgical … [Read more...]
Rethinking the Surgeon’s Role in Operating Room Efficiency
We know how frustrating it can be for hospital administrators to respond to complaints or requests from surgeons while juggling so many other job responsibilities. After all, surgeon retention and recruitment are top priorities for any facility, and understandably so—operating rooms typically account for nearly 60% of a hospital’s revenue. At NexGen Surgical, we are flipping the script on the usual administrator-surgeon relationship, freeing you up to focus on other duties. At the same time, we … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
