If you’re running an ophthalmology practice, there’s a good chance you are, or will soon be, flooded with patients. Over the past two decades, the demand for ophthalmology has grown, while the number of ophthalmologists has shrunk from 6.20 per 100,000 individuals to 5.68. To keep up with demand, your practice needs to get more patients in and out of your office while still providing excellent patient care.

Nextech's summer release parties were an island style celebration, erupting like a volcano with hot news about product features and enhancements. Nextech strives for constant improvement and innovation with our software to better serve our dermatology, ophthalmology, and plastic surgery clients. And we love to let everyone in on the fun when we showcase the latest and greatest Nextech has to offer. There was a lot to raise a glass — or tiki mug — to at these specialty-specific parties. Here's a glimpse at some of the efficiencies we covered: Ophthalmology

Biological medications are booming, and the demand for biologics isn't expected to slow down anytime soon. The biologics market was valued at $264 billion in 2021 and is projected to more than double in eight years, reaching $596 billion by 2029, according to analysis from Data Bridge Market Research.

The proliferation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) among private medical practices — including plastic surgery specialists — has been steadily rising for years. The volume of outpatient surgeries performed in ASCs grew 32% over a 12-year span, according to a Bain & Company report. The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the expansion of ASCs even further, and there are now estimated to be more than 11,000 ASCs across the U.S.

Many factors influence a practice's ability to get paid on time. For example, fewer patients are paying their responsibility or even choosing not to have elective treatments. Other uncontrollable influences abound, including inflation, workforce instability, and higher deductibles.

Saturday, April 22 is EARTH DAY, a global day to raise public awareness and concern for living organisms, the environment and the inextricable links between pollution and public health. This year’s theme #InvestInOurPlanet is to recognize our collective responsibility and to help accelerate the transition to an equitable, prosperous green economy for all. Watch the theme video:

The right technology for your practice is felt in the ease and efficiency of patient and staff experiences. The wrong technology is seen in disrupted patient care, lost revenue, and an ineffective workflow. Yet, it can be hard to decide what technologies are right and wrong for your ophthalmology practice.

Pssst…want to know a secret? Team Nextech has been singing Will Smith’s hit 1997 song “Miami” non-stop since planning for The Aesthetics Meeting 2023 commenced. Now that that cat is out of the bag, all we have to say is — watch out Miami, Nextech’s bringing the heat.