Does active management of or scheduling impact or utilization?

Elective surgery is essential to maintain the financial solvency of most health systems, contributing as much as 60% of hospital revenue. Scheduling of surgical cases to optimally utilize operating room (OR) resources requires thoughtful planning and communication within the complex healthcare team. Under-estimating surgical time, late cancellations, and prolonged delays between cases undermines the effort to care for as many patients as possible and can dramatically affect the financial balance of the hospital.

Source: American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology - March 21, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: K Mamelson, E Weber-Lebrun Source Type: research