Case Study
July 2, 2025

Stop Wasting 212 Hours a Year: Calculate Your Pliny ROI in 60 Seconds

The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Systems

Every day, eye care professionals across Australia waste precious minutes juggling between different diagnostic systems. Five minutes here to export an OCT scan. Three minutes there to find a patient's historical visual field data. Seven minutes to manually organize imaging for a consultation.

It doesn't sound like much—until you realize it adds up to over 212 hours annually per practice location.

That's more than five full working weeks lost to administrative tasks that could be automated.

What If Everything Just Worked?

Imagine walking into your practice where:

  • All diagnostic data flows automatically into one unified interface
  • Patient histories appear instantly, no matter when or where scans were taken
  • Side-by-side comparisons happen with a single click
  • Your team spends time on patient care, not data management

This isn't a fantasy—it's exactly what Bupa Optical achieved across their 49 locations, saving over $576,000 annually while eliminating weekly IT issues.

The Real Numbers: Beyond Time Savings

When practices implement Pliny's clinical operating system, they see three types of measurable impact:

1. Direct Time Savings

Most practices save 5-7 minutes per patient by eliminating:

  • Manual exports from individual devices
  • Hunting for previous scans across different systems
  • Re-entering patient details multiple times
  • USB drive management and file transfers

2. Increased Revenue Potential

Time saved means capacity for more patients. Even seeing one additional patient per week can generate substantial additional revenue—without working longer hours.

3. Reduced IT Costs

Practices report going "from weekly IT issues to zero" after implementing Pliny's cloud-based system. No more server maintenance, backup failures, or device integration headaches.

Calculate Your Practice's ROI

Every practice is different. Your patient volume, equipment mix, and operational efficiency all impact potential savings. That's why we've created an interactive calculator that shows personalized projections based on your specific situation.

Use the calculator below to discover your potential ROI:

Pliny ROI Calculator

Pliny ROI Calculator

See how much your practice could save with Pliny's clinical operating system

Average number of patients seen daily at each location
Most clients save 2-7 minutes per patient
Average cost rate for support staff
Average profit margin on glasses/lenses
Enterprise = $350/month, Independent = $250/month

Time Savings

Daily hours saved: 0.5
Monthly hours saved: 13
Yearly hours saved: 156
3.9
work weeks saved annually

Direct Cost Savings

Daily savings: $15
Monthly savings: $390
Yearly savings: $4,680

Revenue Impact

Additional revenue from seeing more patients:

1 extra patient per week: $650/month
1 extra patient per fortnight: $325/month
1 extra patient per month: $150/month

Return on Investment

Direct cost savings ROI: 111%
With 1 extra patient/week: 186%
With 1 extra patient/fortnight: 93%
With 1 extra patient/month: 43%
5.4
months to break even

Annual Value Summary

$12,480
Total Value
$4,200
Pliny Cost
Time Savings Value
Extra Revenue
Pliny Cost

Understanding Your Results

The calculator shows three key scenarios:

Conservative Estimate (Direct Savings Only): Based purely on time savings converted to staff cost reductions. Most practices see positive ROI within 3-6 months.

Realistic Scenario (1-2 Extra Patients Monthly): Accounts for increased patient capacity from improved efficiency. This typically doubles or triples the ROI.

Optimistic Scenario (1 Extra Patient Weekly): Represents practices that fully leverage their time savings for growth. Some achieve over 180% annual ROI.

Why Australian Practices Choose Pliny

Unlike international alternatives, Pliny is built specifically for the Australian market:

  • Data Sovereignty: All patient data stays in Australia, hosted in AWS Sydney data centers
  • Local Support: Business hours support from our Australian team
  • Equipment Integration: Works with 50+ diagnostic devices commonly used in Australian practices
  • No Disruption: Keep using your existing equipment—Pliny unifies everything in the cloud

Real Practice, Real Results

"The move to Pliny has been a great success from my point of view. The reduction of issues reported since transitioning data capture systems has had a positive impact on the IT workload. We've gone from weekly issues to no Pliny ones."

This testimonial reflects the experience across Pliny's 97+ practice locations, from single-site independents to large chains like Bupa Optical and ACO.

The Technology That Makes It Possible

Pliny's clinical operating system works by:

  1. Automatic Data Capture: Connects to your existing diagnostic equipment via secure gateways
  2. Cloud Organization: Instantly organizes scans by patient, eye, and date in the cloud
  3. Universal Access: Provides secure access from any location via modern web browsers
  4. AI-Ready Foundation: Positions your practice for future AI-powered diagnostic tools

All while maintaining enterprise-grade security and compliance with Australian healthcare regulations.

Beyond ROI: The Strategic Advantage

The calculator shows financial returns, but Pliny delivers strategic advantages that are harder to quantify:

  • Future-Proofing: Cloud-based architecture scales with your practice growth
  • Staff Satisfaction: Eliminate frustrating, repetitive tasks that drive turnover
  • Clinical Confidence: Complete patient histories support better diagnostic decisions
  • Competitive Edge: Operate more efficiently than practices stuck with legacy systems

Implementation: Faster Than You Think

Concerned about disruption? Most implementations take 1-2 days with minimal workflow disruption. Your existing equipment continues working exactly as before—the difference is that everything now flows into one unified system.

Special Offer for Australian Practices

If you're part of the Provision network, you can access Pliny at exclusive member pricing. Independent practices can start from $225/month, while enterprise solutions are tailored to your specific needs.

Take the Next Step

Your calculator results show the potential—now let's make it reality. Whether you're seeing immediate positive ROI or want to understand how Pliny could transform your practice operations, our team is ready to help.

Schedule a personalized demonstration to see exactly how Pliny would work with your specific equipment and workflow. No generic sales pitch—just a clear picture of your practice's transformation.

During your demo, we'll:

  • Review your current workflow and pain points
  • Show how your specific equipment integrates with Pliny
  • Provide detailed implementation timeline and support plan
  • Answer all technical and business questions

Ready to recover those 212 hours annually?

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