The story of the ASC market is the story of site-of-care shifts and case migrations. That migration is nearly complete, and the ASC market is very mature at this point. It has expanded to handle nearly all the cases it can safely and feasibly handle. In orthopedics,...
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The True Cost of an Empty OR and How To Fix It
We’ve said it a thousand times: the OR is the financial engine of the hospital, typically generating 2/3rds of the margin in a fiscally healthy hospital. And if the OR is an engine, it needs fuel; from costly labor requirements (hello, anesthesia) and state-of-the-art...
How to End Case Delays Using AI
Surgeons severely dislike it when their cases are delayed, and delays negatively impact hospital financial performance. Yet, many delays can be avoided by using AI. Getting Started Avoiding case delays starts with tracking the major causes and using AI to proactively...
Ending Anesthesiologists’ Addiction to Unhappiness
There is a national shortage of anesthesiologists with more demand than supply. Perioperative Services and Anesthesia success depend on attracting and retaining anesthesia providers at a reasonable cost. Complicating this picture is the level of unhappiness among...
Top Priorities for Surgical Services Leadership
While healthcare organizations may be on the road to financial recovery following the labor shortages and reimbursement complications of the COVID years, the forecast for the next decade brings its own concerns. C-suite executives must stay in front of these troubling...
How Lewin’s Change Theory Can Transform Your SPD
Lewin’s Change Theory can help SPDs address the issues that hold them back. Keep reading to learn how to apply it in your sterile processing department.
3 Overlooked Factors That Influence Patient Throughput
Patient throughput is crucial, but which factors influence it most? Keep reading to learn more about three surprisingly impactful factors!
Sterile Processing Department Benchmarking for Productivity and Quality
SPD benchmarks can help your facility improve patient safety, preserve payer contracts, and increase productivity. Click to learn more!
It’s Time to Convert Your HOPD to an ASC
As HOPD reimbursements decline and payors turn to ASCs, hospital systems must be ready to make the switch. Read more
to see why.
Setting a 12-Operating Room HOPD Up for Success
In a large, new HOPD facility, pitfalls needed to be predicted and avoided. Read more to see how Sullivan’s team set this HOPD up for success.









