Implementation of an automated, sustainable quality improvement intervention significantly reduced operating room supply costs without compromising patient outcomes. Median costs per case decreased, and the incidence of out-of-control cases was lower, demonstrating enhanced value of care. The intervention, utilizing a data pipeline, involved sharing performance data with surgeons, enabling modifications to supply instructions, resulting in improved resource use and cost-effectiveness.
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