Office-Based Surgery

50,000+ Successful Outcomes Validate Safety of Office-Based Surgery A study published in the Journal of Cataract & Refractive Surgery, reviewed 18,005 cases of office-based cataract or refractive lens surgery performed at 36 clinical sites between August 2020 and May 2022. The rates of postoperative endophthalmitis, toxic anterior segment syndrome (TASS), and corneal edema were 0.028%, …

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Office-based surgery (OBS) suites are the next evolution in ophthalmic surgery and are becoming the facilities of choice for surgeons and their patients.  Moving the location of a surgical practice is a big transition for most surgeons and requires expertise to do correctly.  As a physician-led company, we understand that you desire more control over …

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In addition to increased flexibility, expanded patient load, and greater freedom to schedule procedures, there are a variety of surgeon benefits from office-based surgery. Here are three ways iOR Partners can help you get the most out of your OBS practice. 1. Get Reimbursed for Office-Based Cataract Surgery If you are confused about reimbursements for …

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The following article is a recap of podcast episode 8 of Ophthalmology Business Academy, featuring Tony Burns, Principal Founder, Chief Strategy Officer of iOR Partners, and Naren Arulrajah, Founder of Ophthalmology Business Academy, Ophthalmology Marketing Consultant & CEO of Ekwa Marketing. You can listen to the podcast interview in its entirety HERE. Why is office-based …

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3 Reasons Office-Based Surgery is an Ideal Solution for Cataract Surgeons in 2023  In the face of physician fee cuts and hospitals deprioritizing ophthalmic surgeries in favor of cardiac and orthopedic procedures, surgeons are looking for more effective ways to treat patients while maximizing their surgical time. Office-based surgery (OBS) provides a safe and efficient …

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2 Critical Elements for a Successful Office-Based Surgery Suite The movement towards office-based surgery is rapidly growing because it provides great benefits for patients, physicians, and payors. In fact, iOR Partners has been talking to industry experts, surgeons, and even congress about the benefits to the healthcare system for a number of years. Now, having …

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Office-Based Surgery Not Impacted by 2023 CMS Final Rule iOR Partners is focused on perpetuating the shift to office-based surgery as a new standard of care that is better for patients, providers, and payors. Since inception, we have been advocating with CMS on behalf of our surgeon partners for national safety standards and reimbursement for ophthalmic …

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Thinking About Transitioning to Office-Based Surgery? Read This. The following is an abridged version of the full-length article, Office-Based Surgery: Tales From the Front, which can be read in totality HERE.  What Is Office-Based Surgery? Office-based surgery (OBS) is any surgical or invasive procedure performed by a licensed physician in a location other than a …

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CMS Continues to Evaluate Ophthalmic Office-Based Surgery Reimbursement The Office-Based Surgery (OBS) movement achieved a key milestone as CMS recognized OBS as an alternative option for cataract, glaucoma, and retinal eye surgeries with its inclusion in the 2023 proposed rule. Most importantly, the agency stated in the final rule that they will continue to evaluate …

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