Collaborating with Surgical Directions, Piedmont’s anesthesiology transformation emphasized provider stability and engagement, supporting sustainable growth, operational excellence, and stronger financial results.
Jason KlopotowskiFebruary 6, 2026
Chicago, IL — As health systems enter 2026 facing continued margin pressure, workforce constraints, and rising demand for surgical access, hospital executives are gravitating toward practical, proven insights that deliver results now. Surgical Directions’ most-viewed content…
Surgical DirectionsJanuary 21, 2026
Chicago, IL — The large majority of U.S. hospitals continue to treat anesthesiology services as a cost center—characterized by rising stipends, staffing volatility and little visibility into broader value. Surgical Directions offers fresh insight into…
Surgical DirectionsOctober 22, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Surgical Directions Highlights Urgent Sterile Processing Workforce Challenges Impacting Surgical Safety Chicago, IL – September 18, 2025 — Surgical Directions announced today the release of its latest report, Unseen but Essential: The…
Surgical DirectionsSeptember 18, 2025
Discover five key strategies to control perioperative and procedural care costs, optimize OR utilization, and reduce waste. Learn how data-driven decision-making and operational best practices can strengthen hospital financial sustainability...
Surgical DirectionsMarch 26, 2025
Surgical Directions, the leader in perioperative and procedural care consulting, has identified key strategies to help hospitals achieve sustainable efficiency gains in 2025. By leveraging advanced analytics, workforce optimization, and collaborative governance...
Surgical DirectionsFebruary 19, 2025
CHICAGO, IL – January 29, 2025 – As hospital leaders prepare for the challenges of 2025, Surgical Directions unveils five insights gleaned from our work with health system clients in 2024. These insights are intended…
Surgical DirectionsJanuary 29, 2025
CHICAGO, IL – December 4, 2024, Surgical Directions is proud to announce that the innovative Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare tool has generated more than $2 million in immediate cost savings and avoidance for five hospitals across…
Surgical DirectionsDecember 4, 2024
Discover how Surgical Directions enhances surgeon access and OR efficiency by optimizing flip room management using data-driven strategies and real-time monitoring.
Surgical DirectionsOctober 24, 2024
On this episode of Scrub In, Leslie Basham, President and CEO discusses the five areas impacting hospitals and health systems nationwide in 2024 and provides tips and insights on how to manage them.
Leslie BashamSeptember 18, 2024
