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Trinity Health sues anesthesia provider embroiled in rate disputes with big payers — 4 details
Trinity Health is suing Anesthesia Associates of Ann Arbor (Mich.) — its exclusive anesthesia provider — in Michigan federal court. -
2 reasons why insurers use physical status modifiers for anesthesia
Anesthesia coders must carefully review medical records to determine appropriate billable elements, such as a patient's ASA physical status classification, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
5 questions to ask ASC anesthesia providers
ASCs should partner with anesthesia groups that are experienced working in outpatient ambulatory settings, according to Amin Azam, CEO of Sedaze Anesthesia Consultants in Concord, Calif. -
CRH Medical acquires Florida gastroenterology anesthesia practice — 3 insights
Vancouver, Canada-based CRH Medical Corp. bought a 51 percent stake in Crystal River (Fla.) Anesthesia Associates through an accretive transaction. -
Managing anesthesia services in ASCs — 5 top problems + solutions
ASC managers and administrators consider booking anesthesia services for a case to be the most challenging part of managing anesthesia services, according to Sedaze Anesthesia Consultants CEO Amin Azam. -
Anesthesiologists are under a lot of pressure — ASA President-elect Dr. Mary Dale Peterson explains why
Mary Dale Peterson, MD, president-elect of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about challenges and changes in anesthesia, as well as ASA's strategy for addressing value-based care. -
Recruit better — Bellingham Anesthesia Associates' administrator Kurt Litvin shares how
With 37 anesthesiologists and multiple other employees on staff, Bellingham (Wash.) Anesthesia Associates Administrator Kurt Litvin shared the best practices behind his center's recruiting program with Becker's ASC Review. -
Illinois anesthesia team joins North American Partners in Anesthesia
Little Company of Mary Hospital's anesthesia team will become part of Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia on Aug. 5, according to Long Island Business News. -
3 factors that give anesthesia providers power in the OR
Most anesthesia providers believe they don't have much control over operating room management, but they can actually have a significant influence on operations, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
ASA 'vigorously' opposes recently passed billing legislation
The American Society of Anesthesiologists "vigorously" opposes surprise billing legislation that the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health passed in July. -
Dr. Joshua Goldner to use 'more sustainable protocol' at new pain management office
Pain management physician Joshua Goldner, MD, opened an office shortly after joining Cleveland-based St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, according to Cleveland Jewish News. -
6 insights on anesthesiologist compensation
Fifty-eight percent of anesthesiologists reported that they felt that they were fairly compensated, according to Medscape's 2019 anesthesiologist compensation report. -
ASA President Dr. Linda Mason: Surprise billing legislation is 'unworkable for anesthesiologists'
American Society of Anesthesiologists President Linda Mason, MD, criticized surprise billing legislation passed by the Senate in June, according to an eAlert from Anesthesia Business Consultants. -
Public payer percentages are growing — 3 considerations
A growing number of surgical patients are covered by public payers, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Dr. Dan Low: The data 'every team should be leveraging' for surgical improvements
Researchers at Seattle Children's and the University of Washington in Seattle published a series of papers examining opioid-free surgery in the context of the opioid crisis. -
Opioid-free surgery in the midst of a crisis — 3 insights from Dr. Dan Low
Researchers at Seattle Children's and the University of Washington published a series of papers examining opioid-free surgery in the context of the opioid crisis. -
Pain management investment firm acquires Texas ASC — 3 insights
A pain management-focused investment and management company acquired Conroe, Texas-based VIP Surgical Center. -
Anesthesiologist, physician assistant salaries — 3 insights
Anesthesiologist and physician assistants are paid handsomely, according to MarketWatch. -
5 hospitals with new anesthesia agreements
Several hospitals have switched anesthesia providers or expanded existing anesthesia contracts in 2019. -
Abbott Northwestern to replace anesthesia provider in 2020
Minneapolis-based Abbott Northwestern Hospital plans to replace its anesthesia provider next year, according to the Star Tribune.
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