September 30, 2024         OR efficiency Listen now: Improving surgical block utilization in military treatment facilities Bill aims to strengthen cybersecurity standards for healthcare providers The Health Infrastructure Security and Accountability Act, introduced by Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.), proposes new mandatory cybersecurity standards for the healthcare sector, with oversight from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Nextgov/FCW……Read More Vertical integration reshaping US healthcare: Impact on cost, access A growing trend toward vertical integration in US healthcare is leading to significant changes in how care is delivered and billed, according to a new study by Brown University researchers published on September 16. Vertical integration refers to……Read More Study: Bariatric surgery outperforms GLP-1s in slowing CKD progression in patients with diabetes, obesity Bariatric surgery significantly reduces the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity compared to those on GLP-1 diabetes medications, according to a study from Cleveland Clinic. Published in Annals of Surgery……Read More 📌 Article Pick of the Week Anesthesia workforce challenges taking center stage Every year, OR Manager shines a light on staffing issues via the Salary/Career Survey. In this issue, two articles take a careful look at the career and profile of the perioperative leader in both inpatient…Read More Related Articles: Exciting changes at OR Manager coming in 2025 ❖ Why nurse travelers are more friends than foes ❖ On-demand staffing reduces costs, boosts efficiency Resources