When a patient decides to have their surgery performed at a bundled payments surgical center, they may not always know what to expect. There are key differences between a surgical center and a general hospital. One major difference is that in most ambulatory surgical centers, the patient will likely only have to come in for one day and only stay overnight if deemed necessary by the surgeon. At our centers, we can hold patients for up to 72 hours though, and almost all of our traveling patients are kept overnight. This allows for more flexible scheduling and easier preparation for most patients. When coming in for the actual surgery, the expectations are usually similar to other surgeries unless specified by healthcare staff. Patients can best prepare for their procedure by:
- Wearing comfortable clothes and leaving valuable items at home.
- Not using alcohol or tobaccos substances up to 48 prior to coming in.
- Having a responsible party to drive the patient home the day of surgery if an overnight stay is not required.
- Having a negative COVID test prior to traveling to Nadora Healthcare.
Another key difference when having an operation at a bundled payments surgical center is the payment. Over 67% of Americans work for self-funded employers, which could mean they qualify for surgery at no cost to them through a benefit provided by their self funded employer. Qualified patients could cut out one of the major stresses of surgery and not have to worry about a co-pay or being billed after the fact. If you or someone you know is looking into a bundled payments surgical center, Nadora Healthcare may be a good option. It services patients from across the country and has a Debt-Free Healthcare™ option that allows qualified individuals to have surgery at zero cost to them through their self funded option. To find out if you qualify, please give us a call at 970-663-3200 or fill out the form on the right!
Author: Hailey Siler