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ASA to hold COVID-19 'town hall'
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is hosting a webinar April 2 to provide updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Northwell Health converts machines into ventilators — 3 things to know
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is repurposing medical equipment — including 300 anesthesia machines — into ventilators, according to the New York Post. -
California anesthesiologist arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting patient
An anesthesiologist was arrested March 30 for alleged sexual assault of a patient, the Escondido (Calif.) Police Department announced. -
Anesthesiologist calls for nationwide elective surgery cancellation
Stanford (Calif.) Medicine anesthesiologist Adam Schlifke, MD, called for a nationwide ban on elective procedures at hospitals and surgery centers in a column for USA Today. -
Anesthesia documentation in GI: 'Call it what it is and do it consistently,' CEO says
In general anesthesia cases, a patient becomes unconscious or unable to respond for any portion of the procedure. However, some gastroenterology practices instead document cases like these as monitored anesthesia care, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Locum tenens providers in anesthesia: 4 things to know
Locum tenens physicians are widely misunderstood in the healthcare industry, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Dr. Robert Maxwell: COVID-19 rates especially high for anesthesia teams
Anesthesia teams are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, according to Robert Maxwell, MD, a critical care and general surgeon whose statements were reported by the Chattanooga Times Free Press. -
Pennsylvania anesthesiologist diagnosed with COVID-19
An anesthesiologist at Reading Hospital in West Reading, Pa., tested positive for COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, according to local outlet 69 News. -
COVID-19 and anesthesia: 4 things to know
Four things for anesthesiologists to know about the COVID-19 outbreak this week: -
Company evaluates stimulus aid for anesthesia, requests input
Anesthesia Business Consultants is conducting a survey to determine how the National Emergency Fund and other stimulus packages can help its anesthesia and pain management clients weather the COVID-19 outbreak. -
Idaho anesthesia practice lays off 53 — Owner: 'I woke up in hell'
Boise (Idaho) Anesthesia Physician Associates laid off 53 employees in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Idaho Statesman reports. -
Avoiding layoffs from COVID-19 — 4 strategies for anesthesia groups
One of the biggest challenges for anesthesia groups navigating the COVID-19 outbreak is right-sizing staff as elective procedures are canceled, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Anesthesiologist pays $70K fine, temporarily surrenders medical license over illegal prescribing allegations
Anesthesiologist Floyd Smith, MD, agreed to pay $70,000 to resolve allegations that he prescribed drugs in violation of state law and outside professional standards, the Department of Justice announced March 30. -
Illinois groups create opioid-prescribing guidelines for ASCs, other facilities
Illinois healthcare organizations developed opioid prescribing guidelines that apply to ASCs, emergency departments, specialists and primary care providers in Winnebago County, according to local television outlet WREX. -
Ex-anesthesiologist pleads guilty to choking nurse at Colorado hospital
A former anesthesiologist accused of choking a nurse at Lone Tree, Colo.-based Sky Ridge Medical Center pleaded guilty March 9 to felony and misdemeanor charges, CBSN Denver reports. -
Dental anesthesia unlikely to move the needle on revenue — 3 considerations
Dental anesthesia can generate additional revenue for some anesthesia groups, but for most practices, it isn't a lucrative opportunity, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Anesthesiologist agrees to permanent retirement after alleged wrongdoing
Anesthesiologist Neil Ross, MD, was reprimanded by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners for allegedly conducting improper examinations when treating family and friends, Patch reports. -
Dr. Joseph Dempsey to lead Baptist Health anesthesia line across 9 locations
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health tapped Joseph Dempsey, MD, to serve as chairman of its newly formed systemwide anesthesia service line, according to WKDZ, a local radio station. -
Deeper dive: The TEE services anesthesiologists might perform
The primary transesophageal echocardiography services an anesthesiologist might document are probe placement, interpretation, placement and interpretation, and intraoperative monitoring, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
5 ASCs affected by UnitedHealthcare dispute with anesthesia group
UnitedHealthcare dropped more than 80 anesthesiologists from its network as of March 1, affecting at least five surgery centers and one pain and spine practice in North Carolina, The News & Observer reports.
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