Here are four strategies to ensure perioperative services success under accountable care and value-based purchasing from Surgical Directions President and CEO Jeff Peters, who presented a webinar hosted by Becker's Healthcare Feb. 28.
1. Work well with surgeons. Operating room leaders need to develop a strong relationship with surgeons to optimize case load and lower costs.
2. Change the governance structure. A collaborative governance structure can align incentives and facilitate strategic planning.
3. Implement a daily huddle. Daily huddles that include key OR stakeholders can improve efficiency and quality.
4. Improve pre-anesthesia testing. A proper PAT program can pave the way for an efficient surgery.
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1. Work well with surgeons. Operating room leaders need to develop a strong relationship with surgeons to optimize case load and lower costs.
2. Change the governance structure. A collaborative governance structure can align incentives and facilitate strategic planning.
3. Implement a daily huddle. Daily huddles that include key OR stakeholders can improve efficiency and quality.
4. Improve pre-anesthesia testing. A proper PAT program can pave the way for an efficient surgery.
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