How Emplify Health by Gundersen Aligned Surgical Asset Spending with Long-term Growth


Friday, November 14th, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CT

Sterile processing departments and operating rooms often hit a breaking point before real change occurs. Emplify Health by Gundersen acted earlier.

Leaders identified early warning signs that threatened surgical throughput and long-term expansion. Instead of turning to short-term fixes, the health system launched a comprehensive operational assessment to uncover what would truly drive lasting improvement.

This session outlines their full decision-making journey, from technical and operational evaluations to a strategic roadmap for modernization — building a foundation for efficiency, stronger patient care and sustainable growth.

Join to learn:
 
  • How leaders recognized the inflection point that signaled it was time to act
  • Key findings from a feasibility study that evaluated capacity and future needs
  • How the health system made the business case for change and chose a partner for long-term growth

Presenters:

Leah Schild

Leah Schild

Clinical Operations Director, Emplify Health by Gundersen

Headshot Jennifer Greisen

Jennifer Greisen

Principal, Strategic Solutions, Aesculap