The headwinds of change

The seismic changes in the healthcare world have impacted the way orthotics and prosthetics practices operate. orthotics and prosthetics businesses that are well equipped to manage what’s coming will have a competitive advantage against those that don’t. So, what lies ahead for orthotics and prosthetics practices?

The physician-orthotics and prosthetics equation in a shifting landscape.

The patients that orthotics and prosthetics practitioners cater to are referred by physicians. With the decline of independent practices most physicians are a part of larger hospitals and IDNs. This has brought about a fundamental shift in the physician-orthotics and prosthetics dynamics.

The use of virtual screenings and telemedicine has been increasing in the field of orthotics and prosthetics, as hospitals and the CMS promote the use of this technology. It is important for orthotics and prosthetics practices to find its place in this new healthcare landscape. And do so with speed and clarity.

The modern, integrated, and technology -driven world of hospitals has placed downwards pressure on orthotics and prosthetics practices to innovate at scale and utilize technology to enable great patient outcomes.

Where the orthotics and prosthetics space fits in the larger healthcare puzzle will depend largely on how well O&P businesses adapt to evolving demands.

Small steps towards the age of big data.

Healthcare delivery has transformed in the age of big data. Big data in the context of healthcare refers to the huge volume of data generated by patients. Every single patient interaction results in several data points. This massive volume of information is used to assess the performance of hospitals and pilot transformation efforts.

The benefits of big data in the healthcare space…

• Enables patients to access their health records and become stakeholders of their health story.
• Using healthcare analytics to solve medical issues proactively.
• Provides hospitals with the big picture of care information. How does a small and tightly-knit community like O&P businesses thrive in the big bad world of big data?

orthotics and prosthetics practices must find innovative ways to fit into the larger scheme of things and utilize patient monitoring systems of their own that plug into the systems of hospitals. It is essential that orthotics and prosthetics hospitals monitor patient outcomes post-delivery of care.

Move Ahead.

It is clear that to catch up with the rest of healthcare orthotics and prosthetics practices will have to take the next steps now. SolvEdge is uniquely positioned to help orthotics and prosthetics clinics to make their next big move. Our patient outcomes tracking platform built exclusively for orthotics and prosthetics practitioners can interface effortlessly with all major healthcare software. Vital metrics can be tracked to monitor the effectiveness of care and connect the dots between physicians, patients and orthotics and prosthetics businesses.