Perioperative services refer to the care provided to patients before, during, and after a surgical procedure. These services are designed to ensure safe and effective surgical care and are delivered by a team of healthcare professionals, including surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and support staff. Perioperative services begin with preoperative care, which includes patient evaluation and preparation…
Recovering From Revenue Shortfalls Hospitals and health systems have been facing common challenges since the onset of COVID, leading to low margins for the past few years. According to Deloitte’s 2023 Outlook for Health Care, hospitals and health systems experienced consistent negative operating margins in 2022, resulting in low patient volumes, revenue decreases, and high…
Why a Perioperative Assessment is Right for 2023 Hospitals are facing challenging economic times following the COVID Pandemic, including shrinking reimbursements, and an increasing number of patients on Medicare as the population ages. The Operating Room (OR) is typically the largest revenue generator for a hospital, though it is also a significant cost center that…
