BETHLEHEM, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SurgeonCheck announced the launch of its groundbreaking surgeon recommendation tool today. Through a simple search on www.surgeoncheck.com, patients can access personalized recommendations for top-tier surgeons in their area, based on a comprehensive analysis of clinical data from 10.3 billion claims and 148 million procedures. Recommendations are updated every six months with data refreshes.
Traditionally, patients have largely relied on well-meaning referrals based on anecdotes and “good experiences” from primary care doctors, family, and friends lacking objective data on surgical quality. SurgeonCheck addresses this gap by leveraging objective data to guide patient selection. “Our mission is to usher in a new era of healthcare transparency, where patients are empowered with the information they need to make informed surgeon choices,” said Marc Granson, M.D., SurgeonCheck's Founder and Chief Quality Officer. “By providing access to high-quality surgeon recommendations, we can improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.”
Jessica Granson Ridings, CEO at SurgeonCheck, emphasized the company's dedication to accuracy and reliability. “We are committed to ensuring patients are connected with ‘Surgeons of Excellence’ who consistently achieve the best outcomes. Our team has spent over six years meticulously developing and testing our evaluation logic and quality measures, understanding the gravity of the role we play for patients during their care journey.”
SurgeonCheck evaluates individual surgeon performance using a comprehensive set of nearly 300 quality measures. These measures are outcome-focused, informed by the latest peer-reviewed medical literature and clinical guidelines, and carefully vetted by board-certified and fellowship-trained surgical subspecialists. The quality measures are tailored to each procedure because surgery is not “one size fits all.”
“Gone are the days when you have more information buying a car or picking a hotel than you do selecting a surgeon. With SurgeonCheck, patients can confidently choose a surgeon based on data-driven insights. We're thrilled to be at the forefront of this healthcare revolution,” said Dr. Granson.
Additionally, SurgeonCheck has surgeon transparency solutions for health plans, health systems, employers, and ACOs.
SurgeonCheck is also pleased to announce that Mark Gumz, former president and CEO of Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a leading medical and surgical device provider, has joined the company as an advisor to help with strategy and business development.
Visit www.surgeoncheck.com to learn more.
