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ASA survey: Payers abruptly end anesthesia contracts, force physicians out of network
More than 40 percent of anesthesiologists have had their payer contracts terminated in the last six months, according to an informal national survey from the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
Surgery center anesthesia chief recognized by New York society
Rebecca Twersky, MD, received the 2020 Distinguished Service Award from the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. -
A closer look at 2 infrequently used codes for anesthesia practices
Codes 99116 for total body hypothermia and 99135 for controlled hypotension aren't large revenue generators for anesthesia practices, but they still warrant a closer look, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
What anesthesiologists should know about providing TEE services — 3 insights
Getting paid for transesophageal echocardiography services can be complicated, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Pacira posts loss despite 25% bump in 2019 revenues — 4 insights
Pacira BioSciences grew its full-year 2019 revenues 25 percent from 2018, hitting $421 million. -
Oklahoma could expand CRNA practice rights — 4 insights
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state to administer anesthesia without physician supervision, local ABC affiliate KOCO reports. -
Leader of opioid scheme that distributed 9.5M+ pills found guilty
The leader of an illegal pill distribution operation in Tennessee was found guilty Feb. 14, local CBS affiliate WVLT reports. -
28% of anesthesiologists are happy on the job — 3 insights
Most anesthesiologists aren't happy when they're at work, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2020." -
CRH Medical's growth-by-acquisition strategy — 3 insights
Toronto, Canada-based CRH Medical is a niche business that provides colonoscopy anesthesia services, according to Shawn Allen, a contributing editor to Internet Wealth Builder. -
Non-OR anesthesia services cause trouble for practices: 4 things to know
Non-operating room anesthesia services are becoming a more common frustration for anesthesia practices, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
FDA recalls about 3,600 GE Healthcare anesthesia systems — 4 insights
The FDA on Feb. 7 issued a class 1 recall for 3,599 GE Carestation 600 series anesthesia systems because of a flaw that can cause the mechanical ventilation system to stop working. -
States considering full practice authority for advanced practice providers — 5 insights
Five states have advanced bills that would give advanced practice nurses and certified registered nurse anesthetists full practice authority. -
Maine hospital aims to boost clinical retention, avoid shortages with partnership: 3 insights
Fort Kent-based Northern Maine Medical Center formed a partnership with the University of New England's nurse anesthesia program in an effort to stave off provider shortages and boost retention, according to Bangor Daily News. -
Kansas hospital invests $250K to update surgical departments' equipment — 5 insights
Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health purchased five anesthesia machines for about $50,000 each, The Emporia Gazette reports. -
6 pros and cons of EMR adoption
The federal government has encouraged widespread adoption of EMRs for many valid reasons, but the electronic tools undoubtedly have their downfalls, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Lawsuit seeks damages for 800+ UC San Diego patients treated by opioid-using anesthesiologist
A lawsuit representing about 800 surgery patients was filed against UC San Diego Medical Center after former anesthesiologist Bradley Hay, MD, allegedly treated them while he was high on fentanyl, CBS 8 reports. -
Major ASC anesthesia provider establishes patient safety organization — 4 details
Melville, N.Y.-based NAPA Anesthesia Patient Safety Institute is now among 89 patient safety organizations approved by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, according to a Jan. 30 announcement. -
NAPA physicians aid in high-risk vascular procedure at tertiary hospital
Physicians from Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia helped vascular surgeon Douglas Troutman, DO, perform an unusual surgery at Chestnut Hill Hospital-Tower Health in Philadelphia. -
5 anesthesia acquisitions, partnerships in the past 90 days
Five anesthesia practices have partnered or been acquired since Nov. 1, 2019: -
Ketamine is increasingly popular — 4 pros and cons
Ketamine is increasingly used as an anesthetic and therapeutic agent, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.
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