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Real-Time Remote Intraoperative Monitoring
Advantages
- Utilizes current technologists in place, either in-house or contracted- no change in personnel required
- No new IOM monitoring equipment required except that provided by Neurophysiology Inc.
- Brings IOM program in line with current, recommended standard of care by ACNS, ASET, and AAN.
- Provides ongoing accredited education programs at no cost for technologists and medical staff.
- Category I surgeon education is available.
- Increases IOM “team’s” professionalism
- 24 / 7 coverage available for unscheduled cases.
- Medical legal digital storage of IOM data off site.
- No cost to the hospital or physician.
- Experience in IOM unparalleled in the industry by board certified neurophysiologists.
- Regular on site instruction with existing IOM monitoring equipment - in the OR side by side with hospital personnel.
- Assistance in correct billing codes will be provided to the accounting department.
- Additional modalities will be taught to the technologist, keeping the IOM program current and providing the best possible care to the patient.
Disadvantages
- The patient will incur a cost for the professional component which is payable by Medicare and other insurances
- Another scheduling call is required to inform Neurophysiology Inc. that a case is on.
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