The cornerstone of effective orthopedic surgery is quality of service. Amongst high-income countries, one in ten patients is harmed while receiving care in hospital. Poor service like this can impact patient outcomes, satisfaction, retention, acquisition, and the ROI of your practice. Conversely, improving your quality of service can help your orthopedic practice grow and thrive. […]
Orthopedics & Spine, Wellbe Insights
The A-to-Z Guide to Preoperative Evaluation in Orthopedic Surgery
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May
May
Streamlining the preoperative evaluation for orthopedic surgery can improve patient experience, streamline communication, and boost surgical outcomes. The demand for surgery in the U.S. is proliferating, with a 31.5% increase in surgery volume between 2000 and 2020 despite the population only growing by 18%. The preoperative evaluation process is a vital stage in every one […]
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May
May
Does your practice offer bundled payments for orthopedic treatment? Understand the pros, cons, and best strategies for success to get started. Over 1,700 hospitals and physician groups joined the voluntary Medicare bundled payment program in 2020, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has indicated that mandatory programs are coming. So how do […]
Orthopedics & Spine, Patient Enablement, Wellbe Insights
9 Tips for Providing a Better Patient Experience in Orthopedic Care
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Apr
Apr
It has never been more critical for orthopedic practices to work toward ensuring a better patient experience. Orthopedic surgeons today face many challenges, including: An uncertain economy A saturated healthcare industry The advent of non-surgical treatment alternatives Rising implant costs Few insurance-reimbursed therapies Increasing demands and delays with prior authorization by insurance companies To stay […]
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Apr
Apr
Assessing surgery risk in your orthopedic patients is pivotal to reducing complications and improving health outcomes. The methods and models we use to assess surgical risk are continuously evolving. Looking to the future, a recent survey found that 58% of orthopedic surgeons at Mass General expect to integrate AI-based risk prediction models into their practice […]
Marketing, Orthopedics & Spine, Wellbe Insights
How to Develop a Growth Plan for Your Surgery Practice
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Mar
Mar
When you’re ready to expand your orthopedic business, set out on the right course by developing an effective growth plan for your surgery practice. National health expenditure is projected to reach $6.2 trillion by 2028. The growth potential is there, but to capture a greater share of the market, you need a comprehensive growth plan. […]
Orthopedics & Spine, Patient Engagement, Perioperative, Wellbe Insights
Empower and Engage Your Patients for Better Surgical Outcomes
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Jan
Jan
Leveraging various patient enablement strategies to improve surgical outcomes in your practice is important for many reasons. Each year, U.S. patients undergo around 20 million invasive surgeries. While most turn out fine, complications routinely occur. In fact, certain post-op conditions such as deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are more common in the U.S. than […]
Orthopedics & Spine, Patient Engagement, Wellbe Insights
3 Highly Effective Ways to Speed Up Orthopedic Surgery Recovery in Patients
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Nov
Nov
Increasingly, international health care facilities are adapting their healthcare services to implement Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles. Known as ERAS, enhanced recovery after surgery protocols incorporate various health strategies that nurture and accelerate the rate of orthopedic surgery recovery time. ERAS’s goal is aimed at reducing the stress of surgery on your patients by […]
Bariatrics, Growth Strategies, Operational Efficiency, Orthopedics & Spine, Patient Engagement, Topics, Wellbe Insights
Our Founding Story Began with Humble Observations on Healthcare
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Oct
Oct
Wellbe’s foundation is rooted in the patient experience. We are a healthcare company that facilitates the sharing of information between providers and patients for successful case outcomes. We leverage technology and industry knowledge to create solutions that lessen the burden on doctors, nurses, and other health administrators by enabling patients to actively participate in their […]
The epitome of an entrepreneur, Mark has seen the peaks and valleys of starting, operating, and assuming the risks of a new venture. He’s come up against payroll, had a few bad hires, and even swept the floors early on. Collectively, Mark’s companies have done over $360 million in sales and raised more than $38 million in venture capital, and he has successfully bought and/or sold eight companies.
James believes technology, when creatively applied, can improve our life experiences. Intrigued by the amazing potential for internet and mobile technology to engage us all, James created a business model to reshape personal health management.
Mike Splinter, an electrical engineer and innovator, has played a major role in driving advances in the high tech industry, with more than four decades of executive leadership experience including 12 years with Applied Materials, Inc. where he was served as chairman and CEO, and over 20 years with Intel, where he was executive vice president of sales and marketing, and executive vice president of the Technology and Manufacturing Group.
Mr. Baldwin was most recently Chairman and CEO of Baxa Corporation, a leader in devices, systems, and software for the handling, packaging, and tracking of fluid medications in a critical care setting. Under his leadership from 1997 until its sale to Baxter Corporation in 2011, the company sales grew from $25 million to over $170 million. As CEO, he led the eight-member board of directors and led a minority recap resulting in Goldman Sach’s private equity group owning 27% of the company. He was also an early investor and lead director in Pharmacy OneSource, an innovative software-as-a-service business that had a successful exit in 2010.