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Surgical Solutions could be categorized as an outsourcing partner, but its role extends far beyond by embedding expert teams within hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers, driving operational efficiency and ultimately, improving patient care. Where many companies focus only on meeting short-term staffing needs for sterile processing, endoscopy reprocessing and OR support, Surgical Solutions delivers operational partnership. It means placing its expert teams on-site and taking full command of daily operations. From instrument sterilization and surgical case preparation to procedural room turnover, end-to-end accountability is offered to elevate departmental performance while freeing hospital st... Read more
Many people live with ongoing health issues that never seem to improve. They visit doctors, specialists, and alternative practitioners, yet their symptoms persist—even when lab results show everything is “normal.” Treatments manage symptoms but don’t address root causes, leaving patients stuck in a frustrating cycle of trial and error. As their search for a cure continues, their well-being declines, and hope fades. When patients don’t get the results they ... Read more
Anesthesiologists work inconspicuously to ensure the safety of surgical patients. That’s how we typically see their role, but what if we’ve been overlooking the broader value they bring to the table all along? Singular Anesthesia Services shines a light on that perspective, proving that anesthesiologists are not just facilitators of surgery; they are the key to unlocking the financial sustainability of facilities such as hospitals, ambulatory centers (ASC) or offices. Rather ... Read more
Ruben J. Azocar, Vice President for Perioperative Services, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Michael Baron, Executive Director of Clinical Laboratory Operations, Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories
James Bryant, Vice President of Emergency Services, Centra Health
Jon Halling MD MBA, Anesthesiology Residency Program Director, HCA Healthcare
Beate Graeter, Director, Sterile Processing, Caromont Health
Sterile processing services play a critical role in healthcare by ensuring that surgical instruments and medical devices are cleaned, sterilized, and ready for safe use.
Anesthesia services have long been a cornerstone of modern surgical and diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety across various medical settings.
Advancing Hospital Efficiency Through Integrated Procedural Support
Reports state that the sterilization services market was valued at $4.9 bn in 2022 and is estimated to reach $9.3 bn by 2032, reflecting a CAGR of 6.62 percent. Anesthesia service and functional lab training service also continue to expand in response to rising clinical needs.
Key factors that drive the expansion are real-time anesthesia monitoring, simulation-based lab training and low-temperature sterilization systems. Real time anesthesia monitoring improves intraoperative decision-making. It supports patient safety and strengthens post-operative recovery outcomes. Simulation based lab training replicates complex diagnostic workflows. It increases staff proficiency and reduces overall training time. Low-temperature sterilization systems maintain material compatibility. They enable faster instrument turnaround and prevent thermal damage to sensitive equipment.
This edition of Healthcare Business Review spotlights the technologies and operational strategies that are advancing patient safety across clinical environments. It features thought leadership articles from industry experts like Michael Baron, executive director of clinical laboratory operations at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories, who shares insights on how a non-certified tech training program and apprenticeship partnership are helping address staffing shortages through on-the-job learning and certification pathways to build a skilled clinical laboratory workforce. Ruben J. Azocar, vice president for perioperative services at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, offers insights on navigating workforce challenges and improving surgical efficiency through initiatives such as EMR based case tracking and investment in robotic surgery.
The edition also features Surgical Solutions, a leading on-site operational partner for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers. It manages sterile processing, endoscopy reprocessing and OR support with embedded expert teams. By assuming full responsibility for daily procedural operations, it increases surgical throughput and allows hospital staff to focus more on patient care.
We hope this edition helps you discover best practices for strengthening hospital efficiency and patient care through embedded procedural support.