Avanza Healthcare Strategies’ Post

Three posters presented at #ASHP23 highlighted the critical role that pharmacists play in perioperative pain management, the impact of the regional hospital setting on perioperative opioid use, and the usefulness of acetaminophen in gastrointestinal-related procedures. https://lnkd.in/efZVAuAn

When patients no-show a procedure or surgery, health systems can potentially lose hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue. Several leading healthcare organizations have turned to AI-backed technology to improve procedural preparation and reduce unexpected cancellations —helping them boost revenue generation, drive operational efficiency, and improve the experience for patients and their care teams. Results from one of our Colonoscopy & Endoscopy Care Programs after only six weeks showed: 📈 73% of patient messages addressed without care team intervention 👍 >80 patient Net Promoter Score 💰 97% of patients completed prep as directed Learn more here: https://bit.ly/4cxh223

With more interest and features around weight management solutions, healthcare organizations will need to adopt solutions that are fitting and accessible to their consumers. This is an interesting discussion around the payer mix shift and reimbursement related to bariatric surgery, obesity and care management from Sg2's Impact of Change Forecast, as well as equitable access to weight management services and medications.