Leading the way in heartburn treatment and patient satisfaction
Benefits for Physicians
All physicians desire to provide comprehensive and excellent patient care as well as receive appropriate compensation for their clinical skills. However, the complexities and time demands of medicine make it difficult for physicians to initiate innovative programs. Legato has demonstrated through the development of Heartburn Treatment Centers that world-class GERD care delivered in a seamless interdisciplinary way can be accomplished in the community setting. A Legato Heartburn Treatment Center provides many benefits to community physicians.
Proven implementation program and set-up
Revenues from increased procedure volume
Hospital finances the entire program
Increased endoscopies for Gastroenterolosts and/or Surgical endoscopists
Increased volumes of GERD diagnostics including pH testing and esophageal manometry
Increased volumes of minimally invasive antireflux surgical procedures, when appropriate
Antireflux surgery instruction and proctoring, including teleproctoring
Patient retention
Regional patient draw
Excellent payor mix
Full-time Nurse Coordinator for the program is supplied by hospital
Hospital marketing initiatives assisted by Legato attracts patients and encourages referrals
Inclusion in Legato education events
Education and incorporation of new technologies as the GERD field evolves
Ongoing access to Legato and our network of academic luminaries for clinical support
Seminars on advanced diagnostic interpretation and utilization
Outcomes management to assure quality and interdisciplinary clinical success
Source for primary care GERD referrals