UCR 285: Bringing More Complex Procedures Into the Office – Is It Worth It?
About this episode
The episode discusses the feasibility of performing complex procedures in an office setting, focusing on clinical, financial, and operational considerations.
April 17, 2026 In this episode, Scott, Mark, and Dr. John Lin tackle a deceptively simple question: does it make sense to perform more complex procedures—like Optilume and other minimally invasive treatments—in the office setting? The discussion breaks down the three critical pillars every practice must evaluate—clinical fit, financial viability, and operational execution—while highlighting key factors such as reimbursement, equipment costs, anesthesia logistics, staffing, and workflow effi...
People in this episode
Hosts: Scott, Mark
Guest: Dr. John Lin
Topics covered
- complex procedures
- office setting
- minimally invasive treatments
- clinical fit
- financial viability
- operational execution
Keywords
- complex procedures
- Optilume
- minimally invasive treatments
- reimbursement
- equipment costs
- anesthesia logistics
- staffing
- workflow
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Products: Optilume
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