Dr. Tomes explained to Becker’s ASC Review the priorities and challenges in operating a profitable surgery center in a smaller market. “There are limits on your growth, so your center should be multi-specialty,” he says. “Also, consider taking advantage of different reimbursement options. We have found a winning mix by taking on workers’ compensation, eye procedures and Medicare cases. And we have done our best to think outside the box. Don’t forget to encourage operational discipline with the center staff; claims, billing, co-pay collection and scheduling are vital to the success of an ASC and cannot be overlooked. That said, it is important to think beyond just the numbers; a culture of trust is just as critical to successful ASCs.”
Dr. Tomes earned his bachelor’s degree in biology at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln and his MD from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha. He completed a general surgery internship and a neurosurgery residency at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha.
Certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery, Dr. Tomes is affiliated with several hospitals, including Bryan/LGH Medical Center, St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Nebraska Surgery Center, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, and St. Francis Medical Center.
