How an orthopedic surgery center embraced transparent pricing & what it means for the future

In today's healthcare environment SurgCenter at Pima Crossing wants to provide healthcare consumers with affordable pricing for surgical care.

Patients can now choose a self-pay option rather than the high cost of healthcare insurance, high cost deductibles and they don't have to deal with a multitude of insurance forms. Surgery at an ASC is a great alternative to high cost healthcare provided at large hospital institutions and patients know the cost up front. SurgCenter at Pima Crossing is a physician-owned ASC specializing in podiatry, orthopedics, and spine surgery and pain management. The center is licensed by the State of Arizona, accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and is a Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) provider. The focus of the center is to provide an excellent experience; patient quality, safety and satisfaction with competitive pricing.

To develop transparent pricing for the center we performed an in depth analysis to determine the top volume procedures and cost. Once that was completed we began working on the pricing model; the rates are global or bundled rates, including facility, physician and anesthesia fees. SurgCenter at Pima Crossing is the first ASC in the region to provide the bundled rates. The pricing was reviewed and approved by the center's Board of Managers. In addition the center engaged Pricing Healthcare to help promote transparent pricing for the center. Pricing Healthcare gives the center flexibility to set our own rates on whichever procedures we choose and create a dynamic catalog. The price lists are easy to navigate, making it easier for patients to find and use. Pricing Healthcare is a platform that is free for anyone to browse (some platforms require registration and sometimes usage fees). Pricing Healthcare is non-intrusive, meaning it doesn't get in the between patients and providers, and there's no transaction fees. https://pricinghealthcare.com/prices/SCPimaCrossing

In addition to the self-pay patient population there are a growing number of self-funded employers and their benefit administrators who are looking for a direct pay option, SurgCenter at Pima Crossing can provide that option. Many procedures are 35 percent to 65 percent lower than average insured rates. SurgCenter at Pima Crossing recently worked with a webmaster to develop a website for the center and transparent pricing has been added to the centers website. www.scpimacrossing.com

Transparent pricing is an innovative means to provide affordable healthcare. There are a growing number of individuals shopping on line and traveling for surgery, sometimes multiple states away. SurgCenter at Pima Crossing is located in Scottsdale, Ariz., an awesome place to visit and vacation which is attractive to those who want to leave the cold winter at home and spend time in Arizona as well as those interested in medical tourism in the U.S.

 

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