Learn how rising anesthesia subsidies, workforce shortages, and locum spending are impacting hospital finances and surgical growth in this new report.
Surgical DirectionsJuly 15, 2026
Surgical Directions’ new COO guide shares eight practical ways hospital leaders can improve perioperative operations, increase efficiency and strengthen financial performance.
Surgical DirectionsMay 20, 2026
Surgical Directions' COO guide to perioperative operational improvements that boost hospital financial performance—governance, OR utilization, on-time starts, analytics, workforce optimization, and benchmarking to increase throughput and reduce cost.
Joshua MillerMay 17, 2026
Chicago, IL — March 27, 2026 — Surgical Directions today announced the launch of its Expert Panel Series, alongside new executive insights on sterile processing, positioning the function as a critical driver of surgical performance, patient safety, and…
Surgical DirectionsMarch 27, 2026
Collaborating with Surgical Directions, Piedmont’s anesthesiology transformation emphasized provider stability and engagement, supporting sustainable growth, operational excellence, and stronger financial results.
Stephen D. PorterFebruary 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
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
