Office-Based Surgery

Thinking About Transitioning to Office-Based Surgery? Read This. Office-Based Surgery Office-based surgery (OBS) is any surgical or invasive procedure performed by a licensed physician in a location other than a hospital or ambulatory surgery center. These procedures, which include cataract surgery, retina procedures, refractive lens exchange, and oculoplastics, are typically performed in a suite located within […]

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

A major shift is underway in ophthalmic surgery as the eye care field reckons with evolving patient expectations and demands. This is amidst challenging reimbursement questions and the need to manage increasing case volume. Past decades have witnessed a steady migration of cataract cases operated in hospital settings to standalone surgical centers. A significant factor driving this trend

It is a big transition to relocate a surgical practice, especially when thinking outside of what is considered “normal”. It is both exciting and challenging to work through.  Lance Kugler, MD of Kugler Vision in Omaha, NE shares his experience on his transition to in-office cataract surgery, his initial concerns and why he chose to

Office-Based Surgery Safety When considering office-based surgery suite for your practice, safety is the primary concern.  Lance Kugler, MD of Kugler Vision in Omaha, NE shares his findings on the safety of office-based surgery for cataracts. He built an accredited office-based surgery center with the same or better standards for eyes that an ASC requires.

In a recent blog posted on Healio.com, Daniel Durrie, M.D., chairman of the board for iOR Partners, addresses safety. Coincidentally, the number one question surgeons ask when it comes to office-based surgery (OBS): Is OBS safe?  Previously, cataract surgery transitioned from the hospital to the ASC in the ‘80s, the same concerns over safety existed.

Covid Affecting Office-Based Surgery Pre COVID-19, most patients undergoing surgery experienced some level of anxiety, ranging from mild unease to severe panic attacks. Now, as practices reopen and surgeries resume, there is increased anxiety and safety concerns. This health crisis presents an opportunity for physicians to rethink how they can improve surgical practices in the