Transforming Surgical Operations: A Physician Executive's Guide to Lasting Impact

In this panel session, Ihab Dorotta, MD, Chief of Quality & Patient Safety at Loma Linda University Health will lead a discussion on the need for health system executives to adopt new approaches in managing perioperative resources. Panelists will share insights on how they are leveraging innovative technologies to streamline surgical coordination, optimize block scheduling, and improve procedural room efficiency. The discussion will highlight approaches to change management and the impact of transformative solutions in reducing delays, enhancing efficiency in staffing and resource allocation, and addressing growing patient demand within their systems.

Panelists include Charles Harr, MD, MBA (Chief Medical Officer, WakeMed), Thomas Hunt, MD (VP and Chief Physician Executive, Lee Health), and Matthew Tsuei, MD (Chair, iQueue Committee, Cone Health; President, Central Carolina Surgery, A Duke Health Practice).