Name
Perioperative Summit: The Cost of Delays: Financial Strategies to Minimize Cancellations and Optimize Resources
Date & Time
Wednesday, October 1, 2025, 11:25 AM - 12:05 PM
Speakers
Tony Spasaro, MBA, Director, Ambulatory Clinics and Surgical Operations, Monument Health
Aubrey Pepper, MSN, RN, DHA, NE-BC, CNOR, Senior Director Nursing Surgical Services, St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Nikki Washington, Director, Surgical Services, St Josephs Medical Center Stockton
Pooja Vyas, DO, MBA, CPE, System Vice President, Care coordination liaison and Physician Advisement, SSM Health
Aubrey Pepper, MSN, RN, DHA, NE-BC, CNOR, Senior Director Nursing Surgical Services, St Jude Childrens Research Hospital
Nikki Washington, Director, Surgical Services, St Josephs Medical Center Stockton
Pooja Vyas, DO, MBA, CPE, System Vice President, Care coordination liaison and Physician Advisement, SSM Health
Description
Surgical delays and cancellations lead to lost revenue, wasted resources, and decreased patient satisfaction. This panel will dive into the financial impact of inefficiencies in the OR and share innovative strategies for improving scheduling, reducing last-minute cancellations, and optimizing resource utilization. Leaders will discuss how data-driven decision-making and collaboration between finance and perioperative teams can drive sustainable improvements.
Key Takeaways:
1. Quantify the financial impact of perioperative delays and cancellations.
2. Discover best practices for reducing same-day cancellations and optimizing OR schedules.
3. Learn how to leverage financial and operational data to enhance perioperative efficiency.
Session Type
Panel