January 20, 2022
Integrated data, insights lead to cost, time savings for OR staff
In 2020, supply costs were once again reported as one of the greatest line-item expenses in a hospital, exceeding labor expenses. US hospitals have most recently reported a combined $36 billion in medical and surgical supply costs. These expenses account for more than half of a hospital’s total supply costs. And, as the pandemic continues, these costs continue to rise at unsustainable rates.
Free Daily News
- Study finds overweight older adults have lower postsurgical mortality than peers with normal BMI
- FDA posts four device safety communications, prompting inventory, workflow checks
- 7 strategies healthcare leaders can use to turn around toxic workplace culture
- Nutrition screening tool predicts poor outcomes after pancreatic cancer surgery
- CDC reports 460% surge in drug-resistant NDM-CRE infections
- 5 reasons why perioperative leaders deserve to attend the 2025 OR Manager Conference
- Global medical community rejects Trump’s Tylenol-autism claims: Statements compilation
- Surgery, implantable devices offer new hope for drug-resistant epilepsy
- Remote monitoring speeds recovery, lowers complications after cancer surgery
- Common supplements may heighten bleeding risk during surgery, Polish study finds
© Access Intelligence, LLC. All rights reserved. |
Privacy Policy |
Cookie Settings |
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging |
Accessibility Statement