Current literature shows artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant concept in surgical care. Innovative medtech has entered clinical practice with measurable impact, although the field remains in| OR Manager
A robot-assisted surgery (RAS) program can be an integral part of a successful OR’s portfolio, but only if properly planned, implemented, and sustained. In Part 2 of this two-part series, OR Manager shares More » The post Robots reshape surgical services, part 2: Building, sustaining success appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Satisfaction of ambulatory surgery (ASC) leaders with their current jobs/positions has fallen in the past year, according to the 2025 OR Manager Career/Salary Survey. After reaching a 5-year high of 81% in More » The post Survey: ASC leader satisfaction falls slightly amid compensation reductions appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Last year’s improvement in OR leader job satisfaction fizzled this year, according to the 2025 OR Manager Career/Salary Survey. The favorable rating for satisfaction with current job nosedived from 75% in More » The post Survey: Sharp reductions in satisfaction and earnings appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made inroads into nearly every area of healthcare. With nursing shortages continuing—marked by the loss of some 100,000 nurses following the COVID-19 pandemic and projected| OR Manager
It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the 2025 OR Manager Conference, taking place October 28–30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. This year’s event is a celebration of More » The post Welcome to the OR Manager Conference! appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
As you dive into the week, here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions to help you navigate the conference with ease. Where is the conference held? Anaheim Convention Center (ACC), ACC More » The post Frequently Asked Questions: OR Manager Conference 2025 appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Robotic surgery has moved from cutting-edge to commonplace. The question is no longer whether to use robotics but when to introduce it and how to ensure adoption is efficient, affordable, and seamless for surgical teams. Ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are increasingly adding robotics to their service lines, driven by the growth of orthopedic procedures and […] The post Integrating robotics for outpatient surgery: What ASC leaders need to know appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Office-based surgery (OBS) is one of the fastest-growing care settings in the US. From ophthalmology and dermatology to gastroenterology and even orthopedics, more procedures once limited to hospitals or ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) are now being performed in medical office suites. Among many factors, the growth is being fueled by transitions to OBS that are […] The post Office-based surgery offers new outpatient opportunities appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Perioperative leaders face a workforce transition unlike any in recent memory. By 2030, all baby boomers will have reached retirement age, and many veteran perioperative nurses are already exiting, taking with More » The post How digital tools help nurse leaders retain expertise, stabilize staffing, sustain efficiency appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Stress and burnout are more than workforce concerns; they are patient safety issues. Research shows a clear correlation between healthcare provider stress and medical errors. For instance, Zabin et al, a 2023 More » The post How holistic services strengthen a culture of safety in the OR appeared first on OR Manager.| OR Manager
Growth is the goal in any ASC—growth in volume, growth in profits, and often growth to new locations. For DISC Surgery Centers, which just opened its| OR Manager
Operating room management education and Information, including an operating room management publication, for operating room managers, directors, decision makers in the surgical and perioperative suite.| OR Manager
Editor's Note New research offers a potential explanation for why some patients retain toxic metals long after undergoing an MRI. Published in the journal| OR Manager
