Editor's Note New research sheds light on the different ways that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced a significant shift in surgeries from inpatient to outpatient settings, with the most pronounced shift occurring for hip and knee replacements. The findings published December 6 in Sage Journals also showed greater declines in overall…

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Editor's Note Ten CEOs leading ambulatory surgery centers and physician practices across the US were highlighted in a December 9 news story in Becker’s ASC review. Selected based on editorial research, the leaders were noted for championing innovative, value-based care and demonstrating forward-thinking leadership to advance high-quality and cost-effective care,…

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Editor's Note Although financial challenges such as lower reimbursement and higher operational costs continue into 2026, opportunities on the horizon present new ways ASC business can evolve, according to a December 15 news story in Ambulatory Surgery Center News. One major opportunity highlighted is the shift of complex care moving…

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Editor's Note A stronger focus on AI governance and data practices will be a major directive in the year ahead, according to a December 15 news story in Becker’s Health IT. One important place to start is refining how AI tools are reviewed before they are deployed. For example, a…

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Editor's Note Periprosthetic joint infection involving the implant in total knee arthroplasty can cause significant postoperative complications. New research published online first December 15 in Frontiers in Surgery adds new data to the risk factors linked to this type of infection. In the systematic review, investigators studied risk factors for…

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Editor's Note It is not unusual for a nurse to leave a health care system to try a different clinical setting, explore travel nursing, or move to administration or education. When this nurses comes back to the organization—known as a boomerang nurse hire—research suggests benefits as well as risks, according…

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Editor's Note Six health system strategic leaders recently shared the key performance indicators they are paying closest attention to when assessing system performance, according to a December 12 news story in Becker’s Hospital Review. For example, culture of safety is the signal that a chief administrative officer in Seattle, Washington…

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Editor's Note A December 12 roundup of top studies published in JAMA Medical News from 2025 included articles relevant to perioperative care, such as a systematic review of AI tools in healthcare, a randomized controlled trial on blood transfusion in neurosurgery, and a study on surgery sparing in certain low-risk…

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Editor's Note AORN has updated its Guideline for the Safe Use of Surgical Energy Devices for 2026 to reflect technology updates for these devices, according to a December 4 AORN news story featuring update insights from lead author Renae Wright, DNP, RN, EBP-C, CNOR. The first major change discussed is…

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Editor's Note Task-centered care in the OR can impede a nurse’s capacity to be present for their patients. Findings from a qualitative study on nurse experiences with patients showed that a shift is needed toward more patient-centered care that includes time for reflection, critical thinking, and openness among OR nurses,…

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