Ready on Arrival: Earlier Preoperative Readiness, Fewer Late Cancellations
Getting a patient ready for surgery is a highly coordinated effort that can be easily disrupted. Between the clinic visit and the day of surgery, dozens of things have to come together: lab work and clearances, medication reconciliation and adjustments, fasting and skin-prep instructions, transportation and caregiver plans, and clear communication with a patient who […]
Fairness and Bias in Healthcare AI: From Known Risks to Operational Guardrails
Artificial intelligence (AI) now plays a meaningful role in how healthcare systems operate, and with that growth, bias in healthcare AI has become a critical operational and ethical concern. From forecasting demand to optimizing the use of limited resources, AI increasingly influences access, prioritization, and outcomes. As these systems scale, so does the responsibility to […]
More rooms, shorter days: Why predictive analytics is the key to fixing anesthesia “shortages”
Key Takeaways I recently read an article by Franklin Dexter and colleagues in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia1, and I found the results fascinating. The data showed that more than 61% of anesthetics nationwide occur before 1:00 PM, and nearly 80% wrap up by 3:30 PM. Yet, in many hospitals, anesthesia providers are still scheduled […]