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Anesthesiologist pay in 5 major cities
Self-employed anesthesiologists outearn their employed counterparts in five major U.S. cities, according to Medscape's physician salary explorer. -
Why a federal ruling on the No Surprises Act is a victory for anesthesia providers
A Texas federal judge overturned aspects of the No Surprises Act's arbitration process that determine payment for services by out-of-network providers — a move that will help anesthesia practices, according to a March 7 blog post from Anesthesia Business Consultants. -
ASA's 7 new guidelines for pain management in complex surgical patients
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and 14 other medical organizations in February set seven principles for acute pain treatment in complex surgical patients, according to a March 8 news release shared with Becker's. -
5 anesthesia developments for ASC leaders to know
From a hip and knee replacement specialist performing his own adductor canal blocks to a $1 million settlement against General Anesthesia Specialists Partnership, here are five essential anesthesia updates for ASC leaders to know: -
Why one surgeon started doing his own adductor canal blocks
Traditionally, an anesthesiologist places an adductor canal block, if the patient needs one, following a knee replacement procedure. -
The efficiency of Amazon and the personal touch of Starbucks: One CEO on the future of outpatient anesthesia
The traditional model of anesthetic care in an ASC is quickly giving way to a new way of doing it. -
Anesthesiology physician management firms inflate prices, study says
The cost of anesthesiology rises after ASCs contract with corporate physician management companies, especially those backed by private equity, according to a study published Feb. 28 in JAMA Internal Medicine. -
General Anesthesia Specialists agrees to $1M settlement over Bill Paxton death
Relatives of the late actor Bill Paxton reached a $1 million settlement against General Anesthesia Specialists Partnership, NBC News reported Feb. 24. -
Utah moves closer to licensing assistants for anesthesiologists
The Utah Legislature advanced a bill allowing anesthesiologist assistants to work in the state, KSL.com reported Feb. 18. -
How anesthesia providers are helping to curb opioid abuse
Anesthesia providers are often assumed to be involved with the opioid addiction crisis, even though anesthesiologists, unless they are practicing pain management, are not the primary prescribers, Tony Mira, Anesthesia Business Consultants' president and CEO, wrote in a recent blog post. -
Are larger anesthesia practices more primed for growth?
Anesthesia practices that have grown the most lean on security and profitability, Tony Mira, Anesthesia Business Consultants' president and CEO, wrote in a recent blog post. But how does practice size play into this growth? -
Mednax closes $1.1B in financing
Sunrise, Fla.-based medical group Mednax closed its issuance of $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a private offering, the company said Feb. 11. -
Anesthesia industry updates in 2022
From investments to expansions, here are seven anesthesia updates to know in 2022: -
Physician Partners of America expands anesthesia offerings
Physician Partners of America expanded its anesthesia operations with Tampa, Fla.-based Red Reef Anesthesia Co., the physician group said Feb. 7. -
North American Partners in Anesthesia: 8 things to know
Here are eight moves from Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia from the last year: -
Mednax proposes $400M private offering
Sunrise, Fla.-based medical group Mednax has proposed issuing $400 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes in a private offering due in 2030. -
Pennsylvania hospitals' CRNAs call off strike after contractor dismissed
The certified registered nurse anesthetists at Wilkes-Barre (Pa.) General Hospital have called off a strike after the hospital dismissed its third-party anesthesia contractor, the Times Leader reported. -
Physician-led anesthesia team increases access to care, Colorado study finds
A physician anesthesiologist-led care team model increases access to care compared to nurse-administered sedation, according to a study from the University of Colorado Hospital. -
Texas anesthesia group joins Ambulatory Management Solutions
Chicago-based outpatient anesthesia, surgical and administrative services provider Ambulatory Management Solutions is investing in and partnering with Dallas-based Noble Anesthesia Partners. -
Letting CRNAs do more has multiple benefits, says anesthesia CEO
Many areas of healthcare are projected to suffer from labor shortages in the coming years, and that includes nurse anesthetists.
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