OR Manager

2 days ago | ormanager.com | Matt Danford

Editor's NoteProstate cancer surgeries for low-risk patients have plummeted since 2010, signaling major progress in reducing overtreatment, according to an April 29 announcement from the University of Michigan. University researchers reportedly found that the proportion of men undergoing prostatectomy for Grade Group 1 prostate cancer—the lowest-risk category—dropped more than fivefold between 2010 and 2024.

2 days ago | ormanager.com | Matt Danford

Editor's NoteOpenAI has launched an open-source benchmark designed to test the safety and effectiveness of large language models in healthcare, according to a May 13 report in Fierce Healthcare. Called HealthBench, the dataset evaluates AI performance in real-world medical scenarios, moving beyond outdated exam-style questions and incorporating feedback from hundreds of global physicians.

2 days ago | ormanager.com | Matt Danford

“What’s our cost per case?”“Can Dr. Smith’s office take our open time this week?”“Can you update all our preference cards today?”If you’re having trouble answering these questions, don’t miss this webinar. Using digital preference cards and OR scheduling tools, you’ll see how more accessible data can empower your team. In this session, surgical business managers will discover strategies for reducing costs per case, optimizing labor utilization, and keeping ORs from idling.

3 days ago | ormanager.com | Matt Danford

Editor's NotePatients taking SGLT2 inhibitors face a higher risk of postoperative euglycemic ketoacidosis (eKA) but experience fewer acute kidney injuries and deaths after surgery, according to an April 30 article in Medical Xpress. The article focuses on new research published in JAMA Surgery.

3 days ago | ormanager.com | Matt Danford

Editor's NoteThe FDA and US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) have launched a public Request for Information (RFI) to identify and eliminate outdated healthcare regulations, according to a May 13 press release from the FDA.