How strong are your surgical scheduling processes? Many practices face unnecessary delays and bottlenecks. Others appear to operate fairly smoothly, yet they may be sitting on untapped potential for greater caseload volume—and revenue. Still, others are high performers at every turn.
The right surgical scheduling approach can lead to:
(We’ll also share some strategies high performers use.)
of procedures are delayed or canceled due to miscommunication, scheduling errors, missing supplies, or inaccurate postings, costing over $5 billion annually!
— New England Health Care Institute
“Surgeons faced with a patient who is not adequately prepared for surgery with missing labs, clearances, or supplies that must be delayed can cost the practice up to $7100 per case cancellation”
“… burnout has been associated with increased patient safety incidents, including medical errors, reduced patient satisfaction, and poorer safety and quality ratings.”
— AHRQ