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Cigna to lower reimbursements for certain CRNA procedures
As of March 12, Cigna is lowering reimbursements for non-medically directed procedures performed by certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15 percent, Tony Mira, CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, wrote in a blog post. -
5 best-paying cities for young anesthesiologists
Denver is the highest-paying city for anesthesiologists with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape's salary explorer. -
Anesthesia Business Consultants changes name after merger
Anesthesia Business Consultants has changed its name to Coronis Health, now operating as a part of the medical billing and outsourcing company, according to a March 14 press release sent to Becker's. -
States ranked by number of practicing anesthesiologists
California has the most practicing anesthesiologists of any state, according to data collected in January 2023 by the Kaiser Family Foundation. -
New app allows anesthesiologists to monitor patients via smartphone
Guardian, a mobile app developed by medtech company Vigilant Medical Solutions, allows anesthesiologists to monitor patients' vitals via smartphone. -
What causes anesthesiologist burnout
Lack of respect is the biggest contributor to anesthesiologist stress, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023," released Feb. 24. -
3 anesthesiologist lawsuits in February
Here are three lawsuits filed by or against anesthesiologists that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 17: -
How happy are anesthesiologists outside work? 3 report takeaways
Only 58 percent of anesthesiologists said they were happy outside of work, compared to 85 percent before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2023," released Feb. 24. -
California anesthesiologist charged for Capitol riot involvement
Austin Harris, MD, has been charged for participating in the Capitol riot that occurred Jan. 6, 2021. -
An anesthesiologist's guide to running a successful ASC: 'Education, incentive, efficiency'
Inflation, supply chain disruptions and staffing shortages are three of the most-discussed factors in successful practice management in 2023. -
4 anesthesia updates in 2 weeks
Here are four anesthesia updates ASC leaders should know since Feb. 8: -
Illinois students develop machine-learning anesthesia recovery system
Students at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana have developed a machine-learning system to assist patient recoveries following anesthesia. -
UCSD, anesthesiologist cleared of allegations the health system ignored physician fentanyl abuse
A San Diego jury has found the University of California San Diego Medical Center and former anesthesiologist Bradley Hay, MD, not guilty in a medical malpractice lawsuit filed by patient Randy Dalo and his wife Karen Dalo alleging that Mr. Dalo awakened during surgery due to insufficient amounts of anesthesia, according to a Feb. 16 report from the San Diego Union-Tribune. -
Understanding the challenges of automated anesthesia records, per 1 CEO
Though automated anesthesia record systems increase the efficiency and accuracy of data collection, some aspects of the technology may make physicians "scratch their head in frustration," Tony Mira, CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, wrote in a Feb. 1 blog post. -
Insurance Company Reimbursement Policies for Anesthesia Shifts Costs to Hospital Subsidies
It is no secret that almost every hospital in the United States pays an anesthesia subsidy and that these subsidies are now starting to show up in outpatient centers. This rapidly growing disruption in the anesthesia market encourages healthcare systems to explore more efficient and effective models to mitigate expenses. -
Ventra Health taps president of anesthesia medicine
Ventra Health, a revenue cycle management company, has added Angie Knight as its president of anesthesia medicine, according to a Feb. 13 press release sent to Becker's. -
NorthStar Anesthesia expanding services to Illinois health system, Delaware ASC
NorthStar Anesthesia will now provide anesthesia services for Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale and Wilmington, Del.-based Limestone Surgery Center. -
How the No Surprise Act affects anesthesia: NorthStar Anesthesia CEO
It's been over a year since the U.S. government's No Surprises Act, legislation seeking to prevent surprise medical bills, came into effect. -
Anesthesiologists in the headlines: 3 updates in 2 weeks
Here are three anesthesiologist updates to know since Jan. 27: -
6 anesthesia updates to know
Here are six anesthesia updates Becker's has reported on since May 8:
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