Clinical Scorecard: Creating an inventory-less contact lens practice

At a Glance

Key Highlights

• Eliminated physical inventory to reduce staff burden and costs, as staff morale improved.
• Implemented an integrated contact lens ordering platform that connects with EHR.
• Forged partnerships with key manufacturers to optimize pricing based on rebates and marketing support.
• Maximized virtual banks for consistent pricing and cash flow, ensuring auto-renewal.
• Established fast, free delivery options for patient convenience, enhancing patient satisfaction.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

• Assess patient needs for contact lenses during consultations, considering their preferences for convenience.

Management

• Utilize contact lens-ordering platforms to streamline the ordering process, reducing manual entry.

Monitoring & Follow-up

• Regularly evaluate partnerships with manufacturers for optimal pricing and support, ensuring competitive rates.

Risks

• Monitor cash flow to avoid fluctuations due to inventory management, particularly with virtual banks.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Focus on providing convenience and accessibility through direct shipping and virtual inventory, as highlighted in the context.

Clinical Best Practices

• Integrate technology to reduce manual processes in ordering, as emphasized in the context.
• Establish strong relationships with contact lens manufacturers to leverage pricing.
• Utilize virtual inventory systems to stabilize costs and ensure consistent supply.
• Ensure fast delivery options to enhance patient satisfaction, as demonstrated in the context.

References

• CLX System
• Dr.ContactLens
• LensFerry
• Lensio
• Otto
• YourLens.com