Surgical Directions

Health equity in the U.S. remains a significant challenge, with underserved communities facing disparities in care, prompting hospitals and healthcare providers to focus on addressing social determinants of health and unconscious biases. Advancing health equity…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare, offering advancements in surgical precision, diagnostics, and administrative efficiency. Hospitals integrating AI into care delivery are seeing improvements in patient outcomes and reductions in clinician burnout by automating…

Healthcare organizations face increasing cyber threats, with ransomware attacks nearly doubling in 2023, prompting hospitals to invest heavily in cybersecurity infrastructure and insurance to safeguard sensitive data. As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated, hospitals are adopting…

Hospitals and health systems face growing financial challenges, including margin compression, decreased reimbursements, and rising care costs, forcing leaders to make difficult decisions to maintain high-quality patient care. Healthcare organizations must adapt their investment strategies…

In 2024, hospital executives are focused on financial recovery, workforce shortages, a rise in cybersecurity, technological advancements, and promoting health equity to drive resilience in healthcare. How do executives innovate and adopt new strategies for…

Most OR leaders are experienced nurses but often lack financial management skills. This article identifies five key areas where better financial understanding can improve OR results, enhance performance, and meet hospital executives' expectations.

Inefficient surgical case times can lead to significant revenue loss and poor patient outcomes. Long average case times, often due to factors like disorganized setup or delays in patient transfer, negatively impact hospital economics and…