Technology A new analysis from BCC Research dives into how artificial intelligence (AI) is impacting outpatient surgical procedures. The research, AI Impact on Outpatient Surgical Procedures — BCC Pulse Report, can be accessed here. The report, which is mainly aimed at investors, nevertheless presents some informative findings for perioperative leaders: “Significant…
A new systematic review published in Cureus examines the literature to determine how well artificial intelligence (AI) predicts (PONV) among surgical patients following general anesthesia. The researchers found that while AI offers promise in this area, it isn’t quite ready to replace conventional assessments. AI “may improve perioperative risk prediction…
In mid-August, the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) launched its 1095 Advance AI Governance Guide, an implementation resource designed to help ASCs “establish practical governance frameworks for the safe, effective, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).” We’re excited to announce that leaders of ASCs and health systems attending Periop Leader…
University College London Hospitals (UCLH) has announced “the first use of artificial intelligence [AI] to support a neurosurgeon in real time during live surgery.” The procedure “protected the sight of a man having a brain tumor removed,” stated the institution. The operation was performed at the UCLH’s National Hospital for…
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has released its v45 Standards across all accreditation and certification programs. The new standards “introduce a comprehensive governance framework to help ambulatory healthcare organizations adopt and oversee AI responsibly.” AAAHC states that its updated v45 Standards reinforce its commitment to “continuous QI,…
In an opinion piece called “Keeping Our Defenses Up Against Cyberattacks,” American Hospital Association (AHA) President and CEO Rick Pollack links cybersecurity to patient safety. Mr. Pollack notes that there has been a “troubling increase in cyber threats perpetrated by international cyber gangs and state-sponsored hackers this summer” who are…
The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has launched its 1095 Advance AI Governance Guide, an implementation resource designed to help ASCs “establish practical governance frameworks for the safe, effective, and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI).” AAAHC states that the guide “helps organizations move beyond AI concepts to…
A new study from researchers in India examines “knowledge, attitudes, and adoption barriers among anesthesiologists” regarding artificial intelligence (AI). The study, published in Cureus, notes that while AI integration with anesthesiology “holds immense potential to revolutionize perioperative care… limited research exists on anesthesiologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practical exposure to AI-based…
Robotic platforms for surgery are major capital investments for any facility or health system. But once the hype and the initial excitement dies down and the robots are online, are you really getting optimum value out of the investment? We’ve heard anecdotally numerous times over the last few years how…
Pediatric surgeon Thom E. Lobe, MD, FACS, of University of Illinois at Chicago has published a new technical report on Cureus that examines the use of a trusted AI-driven parent-baby companion app as a perioperative support tool. Noting that families of pediatric surgical patients spend limited time with their child’s…
