Perioperative Leadership

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May 2025
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Session: Surfs Up—Rolling Out the OAS CAHPS Survey

Editor's Note In this session, Gail Avigne, MSN, BA, RN, senior consultant, strategic consulting, at Press Ganey Associates LLC, spoke to OR Business Management Conference attendees about the rollout of the Outpatient and Ambulatory Surgery CAHPS (OAS CAHPS) survey, which is a mandatory requirement for ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) in…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 19, 2025
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Reviewing the evolution of US News’ 2025 best ASCs ranking

A wave of policy and regulatory changes is shaking up the healthcare industry—among many other markets. Like the COVID-19 pandemic greatly sped up the proliferation of ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) by bringing traditional hospital operations to a standstill, ASCs are again on the poise of another boom. Medical innovation abounds…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 18, 2025
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Closing Keynote: Trimming the Sails: Improving Perioperative Efficiency by Managing Same-Day Admission Transitions

Editor's Note Attendees to the 2025 OR Business Management Conference gained new insight with an international flavor from Moustafa Bleik and Fadi Fares, who had flown all the way from Saudi Arabia to detail recent improvements at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center. In a session with multiple audience…

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By: Matt Danford
February 13, 2025
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Session: Cracking the Code: Innovative Hacks for Preference Card Management and C-Suite Support

Editor's Note Outdated and inaccurate preference cards cost hospitals millions of dollars in delayed surgeries wasted supplies—but with the right strategy, they can become a powerful tool for efficiency and cost reduction. This was among the main takeaways of a 2025 OR Business Management Conference presentation from Jason Goodwin, MPH,…

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By: Matt Danford
February 12, 2025
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Session: Crew Incentives: 3 Guiding Principles to Leverage Value Analysis Teams

Editor's Note Jasmine Hampton-Nicholson MSN, RN, CNOR, learned the value of a value analysis team (VAT) the hard way. “I thought that we had a very solid process for our value analysis team,” said the VP of perioperative services at Temple University Health System in a presentation at 2025 OR…

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By: Matt Danford
February 12, 2025
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Session: Course Correction—Negotiating Payor Rates in the ASC Setting

Editor's Note Negotiating pay rates in the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) setting is a complex and evolving process that requires strategic planning, data-driven decision-making, and strong payer relationships, noted the speakers Amy Coletti, principal, ASC practice, and Matt Kilton, partner, at ECG Management Consultants at this year’s OR Business Management…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 12, 2025
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Session: Modernizing OR Scheduling—How Northwell Health Streamlined Block Management

Editor's Note Driving efficiency in perioperative scheduling requires a combination of the right technology, cross-team collaboration, and a commitment to change management. This was among the primary takeaways of an OR Business Management Conference session on Northwell Health's approach to optimizing operating room (OR) workflows. Adam Becker, MPA, assistant vice…

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By: Matt Danford
February 11, 2025
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Session: Anchoring Profits—Restructuring Inventory Practices to Secure $200 Million in Cost Savings

Editor's Note Restructuring inventory management has slashed costs and enhanced efficiency at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), presenters revealed at the OR Business Management Conference, touting an initial savings estimate of $200 million. Presented by Paul Flaherty, CRCST, Senior Manager Customer Service,   Joshua Gomez, MPH, Business Operations Manager, and Steve Spring,…

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By: Matt Danford
February 11, 2025
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Session: All Hands-on-Deck—How to Justify Your Staffing Needs and FTEs

Editor's Note In this comprehensive session on nurse workforce management, The Valley Hospital speakers Jacqueline Gardocki, MBA, MSN, BSN, CNOR, CASC, nurse manager Luckow Pavilion same day services & pain management, and DeAnna Kearney, BSN, RN, CAPA, manager of endoscopy, highlighted the critical role of budgeting, staff tracking, cross-training, and…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 11, 2025
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Session: Setting Sail—Top 5 Business Trends for Ambulatory Surgery Centers in 2025

Editor's Note In this panel at the 2025 OR Business Management Conference, led by Bob Winandy, MSN, MBA, RN, CEO of Brightside Surgical; Janet Carlson, MSN, BSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE, executive director of ASCs at Commonwealth Pain & Spine; and Geri Eaves, BSN, RN, CASC, CNOR, CEO and administrator, The…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
February 10, 2025
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