Why Join CellDox?
10 Critical Issues to Consider
Why leave your practice to join CellDox? It’s not an easy decision. Consider the points below, then call Dr. Thomas Roisum. He’ll be happy to hold an in-depth discussion with you.
- Threats to rural pathology offices – As you may be aware, large national laboratories and focused national pathology labs are cropping up, cherry-picking pathology business from coast to coast. In addition, we’re seeing a trend develop of boutique local clinician or clinic labs that offer pathology services. To adjust to these threats – and continue to provide high-quality, fast, accurate results – regional pathology groups and individual pathologists are allying or merging to offer more services with a robust offering of sub-specialties.
- Pathology-led practices – More and more, we pathologists feel a loss of control to others who want to direct our practice. By attracting the best pathologists, who are specialty trained and board certified, we have the “muscle” to regain control of our practice.
- Sub-specialization – Sub-specialization allows for fast, expert consultation with immediate sign-out. We actively market this benefit to specialty groups.
- Core histology lab – CellDox is in the process of creating our own state-of-the-art core histology lab. Anticipating this acceleration, we are focused on the speed of technological innovation, efficient use of cost-saving resources, and de-mystifying technology.
- Economies of scale – Pooling our talents brings a plethora of economies of scale, including:
- Pathology-specific software
- Expanded IHC test menu
- Enhanced reporting with pictures
- Digital pathology
- Pap smear screener, HPV DNA testing
- Flow cytometry, future molecular testing
- Microwave technology
- Payor contract negotiations
- Hospital contract negotiations for clinical pathology (Medicare, Medicaid)
- Work with hospitals so we can bill for PC of clinical pathology (third-party payors)
- Malpractice costs savings
- Billing, decrease costs, better billing systems
- Increased productivity (many administrative obligations – including running the business – are taken care of by someone else, not you!)
- Joint ventures
- Centralized business and support operations – At CellDox, we take pride in our professional business practices. In short, CellDox is run like a business, with the pathologists directing, not like a mom-and-pop store. This businesslike approach means billing and compliance stay current, we are more attractive to hospitals and large clinics, and we implement the latest management technologies.
- Specific needs of rural pathology – With the CellDox pathology team, taking time off and coverage are no longer issues.
- Branding – From the start, we have implemented marketing efforts that have a long-term impact, create real value for CellDox, and clearly communicate the benefits of doing business with CellDox.
- Governance – The CellDox future board of directors will consist of pathologists and business people. This will ensure the CellDox vision, mission, and goals make sense from a medical and business standpoint.
- Political influence – Thanks to Dr. Roisum’s successful career and leadership in the Tri-State area, he and the CellDox team have built extremely positive relationships with state and local governments, hospital administrators, and local physicians throughout the region.