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The Impact of the OBBBA on Surgical Care

The Impact of the OBBBA on Surgical Care

This month I am returning to a familiar and recurring issue for operating room leadership, financial issues, and reference an article by Jakob Emerson Becker’s Healthcare Review.1 For the detail behind Emerson’s summary readers must go to the website of Kodiak Solutions, to request the free download of the cogent and informative full report on the potential revenue losses for healthcare facilities with the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).2

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Spotlight On: Pat Thornton

Spotlight On: Pat Thornton

Next year, Pat Thornton will celebrate a milestone career achievement: Her 50th year in nursing. Pat’s career started in 1976 when she graduated from Clayton Junior College with her ASN and went to work as an RNFA private surgical nurse.

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Reports Indicate Cart & Cabinet Market Growth

Reports Indicate Cart & Cabinet Market Growth

A Market Research Intellect report forecast predicts the global medical cabinets market will surpass $158 billion by 2031. The report adds that an expected CAGR of 6.34% between 2024 and 2031. An increased adoption of medical cabinets by healthcare facilities is one factor for expected growth. Also, an increasing need for efficiency and the introduction of innovative products are powering market expansion.

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As 2026 Nears, Are You Ready for Certification?

As 2026 Nears, Are You Ready for Certification?

As the new year approaches, many professionals working in the operating room, whether surgical technologists, circulating nurses or team leads, begin to reflect on their career paths. For those who’ve heard of the Competency & Credentialing Institute (CCI) but haven’t yet pursued certification, now may be the perfect time to ask: Am I ready to take the next step?

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InnerSpace Scope Transport Cart

InnerSpace Scope Transport Cart

The Scope Transport Cart has been added to the Ventaire Endoscopy System, a family of products that facilitate the storage, drying, tracking and transport of endoscopes. The lightweight Scope Transport Cart can be specified with color-coded green and red trays that communicate whether the cart is transporting clean or soiled scopes.

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