OR Manager Welcomes New Content Director Joe Paone to Lead Brand Into Its Next Chapter

Rockville, MD — November 20, 2025 — OR Manager, a longstanding authority for perioperative leadership insight that serves a community of more than 100,000 professionals, is pleased to announce that Joe Paone has joined the team as its new Content Director. A veteran B2B healthcare journalist with deep experience covering perioperative care, Paone will guide OR Manager’s editorial strategy as the brand continues to expand its mission and prepares for its 2026 rebrand to the Periop Leader Network.

Paone brings six years of experience as Senior Editor of Outpatient Surgery Magazine, where he engaged closely with perioperative leaders on a wide range of clinical, operational, and business topics. His expertise, industry relationships, and commitment to elevating surgical leadership will play an essential role as OR Manager evolves to better serve professionals across hospitals and ASCs.

“We are thrilled to welcome Joe,” said Matt Steinmetz, Brand Director. “He brings a rare combination of editorial excellence, industry insight, and genuine passion for supporting perioperative leaders. His vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to delivering timely, trusted, and actionable content to this community.”

Paone’s approach centers on amplifying the voices of perioperative professionals and fostering a stronger, more connected community across care settings. In his own words:

“My vision is that our content and platform will bring leaders at both hospital-based and outpatient surgical facilities together on an ongoing year-round basis to tackle the many pain points that exist across the industry, improve processes and policies, boost profitability, build more productive perioperative teams, and elevate patient safety, experiences, and outcomes.”

Guiding the Brand Into Its Next Chapter

Paone steps into the role at a defining moment for the brand, as OR Manager prepares to transition into the Periop Leader Network in 2026—a forward-looking evolution that reflects the expanding responsibilities of today’s perioperative leaders across hospitals, ASCs, and hybrid care environments.

The Periop Leader Network will introduce a broader, more connected mission centered on community, collaboration, and shared solutions. As Content Director, Paone will help shape this future-forward editorial strategy, ensuring the brand continues to deliver trusted reporting while expanding its focus on leadership, business operations, ambulatory surgery, and the innovations transforming perioperative care. His guidance will be instrumental in building a more unified, year-round hub that supports the full spectrum of perioperative leaders.

Looking ahead, big things are coming with the Periop Leader Network, including new resources that will keep perioperative leaders informed, engaged, and ahead of the curve all year long. From benchmarking and expert-led education to expanded access and valuable conference perks, the future holds new benefits for every surgical leader.

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About OR Manager

For nearly four decades, OR Manager has been the trusted resource for perioperative leaders seeking news, insights, and community. As perioperative care expands across hospitals and ASCs, the brand continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s surgical leaders. OR Manager will transition to the Periop Leader Network in 2026, expanding its mission and strengthening its support for the full perioperative continuum. 

CONTACT:

Barbara Cucci
Marketing Manager
OR Manager
bcucci@accessintel.com