1. Improved Patient Care and Outcomes
Orthopedic braces are designed to support and stabilize injured or weakened joints, ligaments, and muscles. By dispensing bracing products directly within your practice, you can ensure that patients receive immediate and appropriate care. Braces can prevent further injury, reduce pain, and speed up the recovery process. Custom-fitted braces also improve comfort and function, encouraging patients to adhere to prescribed treatments.
By offering a wide range of orthopedic braces, such as knee, wrist, ankle, or back supports, you allow patients to receive personalized care tailored to their specific needs. This approach often results in better clinical outcomes, as patients are more likely to follow the doctor’s recommendations and wear the brace consistently
2. Convenience for Patients
Having a wide selection of orthopedic braces available at the point of care offers unparalleled convenience for patients. Instead of requiring patients to visit a medical supply store or wait for a prescription to be filled, your practice can immediately provide the required brace. This eliminates delays in treatment and gives patients the confidence that their injury is being addressed promptly.
Moreover, patients are more likely to comply with a recommended brace when they can receive it during their visit, as they can begin the healing process right away. The convenience factor also builds patient satisfaction, contributing to improved retention and referrals.
3. Increased Revenue and Practice Efficiency
Dispensing orthopedic braces in your practice can also provide a revenue stream. Medical practices can purchase braces in bulk and sell them to patients, marking them up at a reasonable price to cover costs and generate a profit. With proper coding and insurance billing practices, bracing can be reimbursed by insurance providers, ensuring financial sustainability for the practice.
Additionally, having braces available in-house streamlines operations. Practices can better manage inventory, ensuring they have the right products on hand without having to rely on external suppliers. This results in less waiting time for patients and reduces the need for additional administrative tasks related to outside orders and deliveries.
4. Enhancing the Doctor-Patient Relationship
Dispensing orthopedic bracing in your practice fosters a deeper level of trust between you and your patients. By offering a solution that directly addresses their pain or injury, you are demonstrating a commitment to their well-being. Patients value personalized care and providing a custom-fit or carefully chosen brace strengthens your credibility as their healthcare provider.
In addition, patients often have questions or concerns about the proper use of orthopedic braces. By providing them with the brace directly, you have the opportunity to educate them on how to wear, adjust, and maintain the brace. This added layer of care reinforces patient confidence in your expertise.
5. Better Control Over Treatment Plans
When bracing is dispensed in-house, the healthcare provider has better control over the quality of the products used in patient care. This allows for more consistent outcomes and reduces the chances of patients receiving subpar products from third-party retailers. Additionally, the provider can monitor the progress of treatment closely and recommend adjustments or modifications to the brace as needed.
This also opens opportunities for follow-up appointments, where patients can be re-evaluated and provided with new or adjusted braces if necessary.
6. Education and Patient Empowerment
Dispensing orthopedic bracing provides an ideal opportunity for patient education. By offering the right products and guidance, you empower patients to take an active role in their recovery process. Understanding how a brace supports the healing process gives patients confidence in their treatment plan, promoting long-term health benefits.
Matt Snyder
PRESIDENT, JMS MED SUPPLY
