To Analyze the Economics of Office-based (OBS) Versus Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)-Based Cataract Surgery.

Rush Eye Associates76 enrolled

Overview

To analyze the economics of office-based (OBS) versus ambulatory surgery center (ASC)-based cataract surgery.

This study was conducted as a randomized, controlled clinical trial at a single private practice institution. Patients presenting for routine cataract surgery scheduling were randomized prospectively to undergo the procedure in either the OBS or ASC-based setting. The primary outcome was total average cost for performing OBS versus ASC-based cataract surgery. The secondary outcome was total average facility reimbursement for OBS versus ASC-based cataract surgery.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Cataract

Interventions

Office based surgeryPROCEDURE

Study subjects underwent office-based cataract surgery.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Selected for routine cataract surgery Exclusion Criteria: * Complex surgery * Certain systemic comorbidities * Limited mobility

Locations (1)

Rush Eye

Amarillo, Texas, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Cost

Average cost for office based surgery

Time frame: 1 day

Average cost for office-based surgery

US dollars

Time frame: Single surgical event

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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