Thought Leaders and Implementation Experts
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) are transforming surgical services, providing more care options for patients than ever before. But patients are not the only party benefiting from ambulatory surgery centers. Physicians gain increased control over their surgical...
Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASC), both freestanding and hospital outpatient department based, have transformed the outpatient surgery experience by providing a convenient, patient-focused alternative to hospital-based procedures. For this reason they have become a...
“Lost time is never found again.” – Benjamin Franklin A strong, well-functioning anesthesia program will have lasting gains to keep your OR running on-time and ensure quality metrics will be achieved—contributing to the overall operational and financial success of...
Good leaders know their areas of expertise; great leaders know how to articulate their knowledge and inspire others to take action towards a collective goal. As M.D. Arnold once said, "A good leader leads the people from above them. A great leader leads the people...
The perioperative department can be the highest cost center in the hospital, but it is also the department with the most opportunity for sustainable long-term growth—accounting for upwards of 80% of hospital revenue. With the increased pressure on perioperative...
Sullivan Healthcare Consulting (SHC) has partnered with many healthcare organizations and physicians in developing and managing their perioperative departments. Our perioperative experts provide hospitals and health systems with comprehensive perioperative program...
According to JAMA Internal Medicine, healthcare-associated infections cost U.S. hospital systems approximately $9.8 billion annually. Research from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that about one in 31 hospital patients experiences at...
Since outpatient surgical facilities have a lower risk of infection and provide quality care at a lower price, it’s no wonder they continue to grow in popularity. Sullivan Healthcare Consulting has partnered with many hospitals and physicians in developing and...
A well-functioning Preanesthesia Screening (PAS) program prepares patients for surgery prior to the day of surgery. PAS affects the day of surgery by minimizing surgical services delays, unanticipated workups, and potential case cancellations. These negative events...
According to the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) the total number of surgeries at community hospitals in the United States increased by 17% to about 26.8 million procedures in 2015. Is your hospital’s presurgical evaluation and screening process...
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