Up to 70 percent of hospital revenues are directly linked to the operating room, and any delays or scheduling inefficiencies can cut down on profits. Hospitals are beginning to use anesthesia programs to improve coordination with patients and reduce delays.
These initiatives include having anesthesiology leaders coordinate scheduling changes so they can make sure the OR is being used and empty suites are reduced.
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