Hospitals that implement Patient Blood Management consistently see measurable gains in quality, safety, and financial performance. Across multiple studies and health systems, PBM implementation has been associated with 20–60% reductions in major complications, alongside lower transfusion utilization, shorter length of stay, and improved resource efficiency.
The following interviews and case studies highlight real-world results from leading institutions and experienced executives.
Case Study: Keck Medical Center of USC
At Keck Medical Center of USC, Patient Blood Management evolved from an early, purpose-built initiative into a defining institutional capability. Originally launched as a transfusion-free services program to meet the needs of patients for whom blood was not an option, the program helped establish the center as a national pioneer in complex, bloodless care.
More than two decades later, Keck Medical Center is recognized as an academic leader in delivering tertiary and quaternary surgical care without routine blood component support, most notably in hepatobiliary, pancreatic, cardiac, and urology surgery and in liver transplantation and resection. This work has been validated through numerous peer-reviewed publications and has influenced practice well beyond the institution.
In recent years, under the leadership of CMO Stephanie Hall, MD, PBM has been further integrated into clinical decision-making across the organization. These efforts have supported lower transfusion thresholds, more consistent evidence-based practice, and meaningful reductions in blood utilization and associated costs demonstrating how PBM can deliver both academic distinction and measurable operational value in a teaching hospital setting.
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