Unlocking Perioperative Performance Through Anesthesia Leadership

Value-Based Care Insights New Episode NOW On-Demand

As hospitals face increasing financial pressures, workforce shortages, and growing demands for surgical efficiency, perioperative performance has never been more critical. Yet one of the most overlooked drivers of success may be sitting right in the operating room.

On this episode host Daniel Marino is joined by Dr. Angel Martino-Horrall, anesthesiologist, consultant, and perioperative operations expert, to discuss the evolving role of anesthesia leadership in surgical services governance. Together, they explore why traditional perioperative leadership structures are no longer sufficient, how anesthesiologists provide a unique system-wide perspective across the surgical continuum, and why leading organizations are giving anesthesia a stronger voice in operational decision-making.

Whether you’re a hospital executive, perioperative leader, surgeon, or anesthesia professional, this conversation offers valuable insights into building stronger governance structures and improving surgical performance across the organization.

Key Takeaways:

  • Anesthesia leaders have a unique perspective across the entire surgical journey, making them valuable drivers of perioperative performance.
  • The most effective perioperative governance models bring together anesthesia, surgery, nursing, and executive leadership around shared goals.
  • Lasting operational improvement requires both data-driven decision-making and a culture built on trust, transparency, and collaboration.

About The Show
Value-Based Care Insights is a radio show on Healthcare NOW Radio, that explores how to optimize the performance of programs to meet the demands of an increasing value-based care payment environment. It is hosted by Dan Marino (@DjmarinoHD) and highlights recognized experts in the field and within Lumina Health Partners (@LuminaHP).

Tune in weekdays at 5:00am, 1:00pm and 9:00pm ET.

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