Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Driving Surgical Agility with AI at RUSH
Jul 1, 2025
Sam Davis, Associate VP at Rush University Medical Center, dives into the transformative power of AI in surgical operations. He shares insights on building a more agile surgical model, overcoming cultural resistance to data, and the importance of choosing the right technology partner. With impressive metrics, including a 12x ROI and a 5% increase in case volume, Davis emphasizes teamwork and a culture of continuous improvement. His reflections on aligning surgical capacity with institutional goals offer a blueprint for future healthcare innovations.
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Surgeon-Centric Surgical Metrics
- Standard metrics like block utilization can be misleading without context on unused fragmented time.
- Measuring surgical block performance through a surgeon-centric lens reveals deeper operational insights.
Choose AI Partners Wisely
- Choose AI partners who understand clinical workflows, not just technology.
- Use AI platforms that enable evidence-based decisions quickly and fit into surgical team workflows.
Embed Transparency with Data
- Establish transparency by sharing the same data and definitions with all teams.
- Build regular data review rhythms to empower decision-making and show real-world impacts.