Success in infusion care isn’t built on drug pricing alone; it’s built on the operational strength that sustains your practice.
While drug acquisition costs often get the spotlight, long-term sustainability comes from far more than the numbers on an invoice. Inventory, scheduling, and reimbursement workflows determine whether your infusion suite runs seamlessly or struggles under pressure.
At Remedy GPO, we know your infusion suite is more than a point of care; it’s the engine behind your practice. That’s why we partner with you to build the workflow stability needed to thrive in any market environment.
Why Operational Resilience Matters
The buy-and-bill model is evolving quickly. Payer pressures, drug shortages, and regulatory changes can disrupt your operations overnight.
Practices that anchor their strategy solely on pricing leave themselves exposed, while those that invest in robust operations stay adaptable, profitable, and patient-centered.
Here are three pillars to strengthen so your infusion program doesn’t just survive turbulence, it thrives despite it.
- Inventory Management: Think of inventory as your financial heartbeat; too much or too little can throw your practice off balance.
- Scheduling: Your chairs are among your most valuable assets. How you schedule them determines whether you maximize care or create bottlenecks.
- Reimbursement: Revenue cycle performance is the cornerstone of sustainability; without it, even the best clinical care struggles to stay afloat.
Optimize Inventory Management
Efficient inventory management is the backbone of any buy-and-bill program.
Overstocking ties up capital, while understocking risks patient care delays. To strike the right balance, you need accurate forecasting and real-time visibility into your drug supply.
- Leverage vendor tools: Many distributors now offer platforms that help you track inventory levels, expiration dates, and upcoming orders. These tools can save you hours of manual reconciliation.
- Standardize processes: Establish consistent protocols for ordering, receiving, and storing medications to reduce errors and waste.
- Plan for shortages: Develop contingency plans with backup vendors or therapeutic alternatives to prevent disruptions in patient care. Additionally, monitor resources like the FDA Drug Shortages Database to stay ahead of the curve.
We work with practices like yours to connect you with vendor tools and supply chain insights that streamline inventory management, reduce waste, and improve cash flow.
Strengthen Scheduling Practices
Your infusion scheduling efficiency can make or break operational performance.
Poor scheduling leads to bottlenecks, staff burnout, and frustrated patients. On the other hand, a well-structured system maximizes chair utilization and enhances the patient experience.
- Use dynamic scheduling software: Automate reminders, balance patient flow, and reduce no-shows with digital tools.
- Align staffing with demand: Ensure nurse availability matches your busiest infusion times to avoid delays.
- Prioritize high-cost drugs: Schedule patients receiving costly infusions earlier in the day, when possible, to allow time for reimbursement or claims corrections if needed.
Our team provides strategic guidance to help you align scheduling with patient demand and payer requirements, ensuring both operational flow and financial stability.
Streamline Reimbursement Workflows
Even the most efficient inventory and scheduling systems can’t compensate weak reimbursement practices. Claims denials, delays, and errors directly impact your bottom line.
- Stay ahead of payer policies: Regularly review reimbursement updates and train staff to navigate changes confidently. One effective way to stay informed is by reviewing updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
- Pre-authorize proactively: Reduce denials by confirming coverage before drug administration.
- Track metrics: Monitor denial rates, days in accounts receivable, and appeal success rates to pinpoint improvement opportunities.
At Remedy GPO, we don’t just provide purchasing power; we also help practices strengthen revenue cycle management by offering best practices, payer insights, and peer-to-peer collaboration opportunities.
Partner with Remedy GPO
Drug pricing is only part of the equation. To truly thrive, your buy-and-bill infusion model needs resilient operations that adapt to change and deliver consistently for patients.
At Remedy GPO, we equip your practice with the strategies, tools, and purchasing power to strengthen workflows, protect your bottom line, and enhance the patient experience.
Partner with us today and gain not just a supplier, but a trusted ally in your success!
