A virtual summit to unlock the OR in 2021 and beyond
Has there been a more challenging year for managing OR schedules? The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on OR operations, as many facilities eschewed elective surgeries for months. As facilities move forward, continuing to clear surgery backlogs and maximize operating rooms is key. The upcoming Better Healthcare Through Math Virtual Conference, co-sponsored by LeanTaaS and Becker’s, is […]
Digital innovation transforms Novant Health
Not every healthcare system has a “Chief Transformation Officer.” It’s a title more likely to be found at CVS, Conagra, Viacom or CBS. But healthcare is an industry under transformation. The way healthcare providers get paid for their products and services is continuing to evolve. That’s why leading health system Novant Health tapped Angela Yochem as their […]
Guidelines for infusion centers to avoid clogged schedules
Every infusion center faces the operational challenge of maximizing its most scarce resources – infusion chairs, as well as nursing and pharmacy resources. At the heart of utilization is time, and while timing issues arise during the course of a treatment day – for example, a patient’s allergic reaction to a drug extending an appointment […]