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Indictment stands in $17.5M pill mill operation after agents destroy 2K patient files
An indictment in an alleged pill mill operation was upheld despite the DEA's destruction of nearly 2,000 patient files that could have been used as evidence, according to knox news, part of the USA Today network. -
Anesthesia department productivity — It's 'luck of the draw,' Tony Mira says
Anesthesia Business Consultants compared the average rotator cuff repair times per CPT code for nine busy surgeons and found significant variance in the average units per case. -
Anesthesiologist agrees to pay IRS over $900K for 8-year tax fraud scheme: 3 details
Anesthesiologist James Allen Jr., DO, pleaded guilty June 4 to filing false tax returns for eight years, according to the Department of Justice. -
After 'climate review,' UW-Madison names Dr. Kelly McQueen anesthesia head
Kelly McQueen, MD, will take over the University of Wisconsin-Madison's anesthesiology department, which had been characterized as a difficult place for female physicians under the previous leadership, the Wisconsin State Journal reports. -
Smartphone app lowers opioid use after knee replacement, study says — 4 takeaways
Patients who used a smartphone app reduced their opioid use after total knee replacement surgery, according to a study presented at Euroanaesthesia in Vienna, Austria, June 1-3. -
3 ways ASCs can effectively engage with anesthesiologist teams
A strong relationship between ASCs and anesthesia providers is key to ASC success, according to SimplifyASC. -
Anesthesia scheduling is a major pain point for ASCs — 4 takeaways
Last-minute anesthesia service cancellations or staff outages can debilitate ASC operations and finances, according to Watkinsville, Ga.-based anesthesia management provider CarePlus Management. -
American Pain Society considers bankruptcy — 4 details
The American Pain Society could cease operations, in part due to costly legal battles, according to an email obtained by MedPage Today. -
NAPA anesthesiologists win national performance accolade — 4 details
Southington (Conn.) Surgery Center's anesthesia team was recognized for reliable service in a national performance survey. -
Viewpoint: How payers are suppressing anesthesia payments — 3 observations
Insurers are putting up new roadblocks to prevent anesthesia practices from getting paid, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Physician Partners of America refutes sign saying it will cut off opioid users — 5 details
A window sign suggesting that Physician Partners of America would cut off all opioid prescriptions was "unauthorized" and "untrue," according to the Tampa, Fla.-based surgery center and pain clinic operator. -
4 strategies to avoid adverse events & mortality from anesthesia handoffs
Iowa City-based University of Iowa researchers created four strategies to avoid intraoperative handoffs for ambulatory anesthesia, which are linked to adverse events and mortality. -
5 funny quotes from patients under anesthesia
Anesthesia and pain management coverage often centers on contract controversy, pill-mill allegations and substance abuse, but not all industry news is so heavy. -
Demolition begins at site of alleged pill-mill scheme — 5 details
Riverside (Ill.) Pain Management's former building is being demolished, the Riverside-Brookfield Landmark reports. -
Anesthesia group commits $250K to Delaware hospital
Lewes-based Delaware Anesthesia Associates pledged to make an annual donation of $1,916 to Beebe Healthcare, according to Sussex Living. -
St. Mary Medical Center faces backlash over plans to drop anesthesia group
St. Mary Medical Center in Long Beach, Calif., plans to sever ties with its current anesthesia provider despite backlash from the medical staff, the Press-Telegram reports. -
3 ways anesthesia groups can get ahead of surprise billing laws
President Donald Trump called for legislators to quickly pass a bill targeting surprise billing, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
2 code revisions for anesthesia practices to know
The 2019 ASA Relative Value Guide contains changes to codes 99116 and 99135, which have been used inconsistently by anesthesia practices across the country, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Traverse Anesthesia Associates now provides care at Michigan hospital — 4 insights
Traverse Anesthesia Associates entered into a partnership with Munson Healthcare to provide 24/7 care at Manistee (Mich.) Hospital, the News Advocate reports. -
CRH Medical nabs majority stake in ASC anesthesia provider — 3 key details
CRH Medical Corp. completed its fourth acquisition in Georgia.
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