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Patient sues Oregon anesthesiology group over potential hepatitis C exposure
A woman has filed a $4 million lawsuit against Providence Health & Services and Oregon Anesthesiology Group, both located in the Portland area, after contracting the life-threatening hepatitis C virus, according to a Jan. 10 report from Oregon Live. -
Anesthesia pay keeps sinking
In November 2024, CMS finalized a 94-cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024. The physician fee schedule conversion factor for 2025 is $32.35, down from $33.29 in 2024. -
Private equity and anesthesia: 3 things to know
Private equity has an ever-tightening grip in healthcare, across nearly every physician specialty, including anesthesia. -
'Personalized' care and anesthesia: 7 things to know
A Medscape report released Jan. 8 indicated that personalized interventions may "significantly" reduce preoperative anxiety in patients. -
Southwest Medical Center strikes anesthesia partnership with Sound Physicians
Liberal, Kan.-based Southwest Medical Center has partnered with multi-specialty medical group Sound Physicians to provide comprehensive anesthesia coverage, according to a Jan. 7 report from KSCB News. -
5 issues shaping anesthesia in 2025
Here are five issues anesthesia providers are watching as we begin 2025: -
5 numbers scaring anesthesiologists in 2025
As all physicians are heading into 2025 battling nationwide shortages and ongoing reimbursement cuts, here are five numbers that are scaring anesthesiologists right now: -
Empowering Independent Medicine: A Look Ahead to 2025
As the landscape of American healthcare continues to evolve, the Association for Independent Medicine (AIM) is at the forefront, championing the autonomy, innovation, and resilience of independent practices. In 2025, AIM is poised to achieve new milestones, fostering collaboration, advocating for change, and growing its membership like never before. -
Missouri company to kickstart anesthesia drug production amid shortage
Maryland Heights, Mo.-based Sentio Biosciences has earned a contract from API Innovation Center, a St. Louis nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain, to develop and produce two pharmaceutical drugs used for anesthesia, according to a Dec. 25 report from the St. Louis Business Journal. -
Where CRNA policy changed in 2024
Here are several states that saw changes in CRNA policies in the past year, from reimbursement declines to alleviated supervision requirements: -
5 anesthesia groups changing the industry
Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry: -
'There's going to be a breaking point': Long-term implications of anesthesia pay cuts
As anesthesia reimbursements continue to sink, many leaders are concerned about the potential ripple effects on patients, physicians and ASCs. -
5 notes for anesthesia groups heading into 2025
The anesthesia industry faced certain obstacles and industry-changing events in 2024, from provider shortages to reimbursement challenges and emerging technology. -
A rocky month for anesthesia reimbursement policy
December has been a tumultuous month for anesthesia pay policy, as provider and public outrage has spurred two payers to reverse controversial reimbursement policies. -
Medical Mutual to reduce CRNA reimbursement; AANA calls move 'dangerous'
Ohio-based health insurance provider Medical Mutual plans to reduce certified registered nurse anesthetist reimbursements to 85% beginning Jan. 24. -
The anesthesia opportunity in front of ASC leaders in 2025
ASCs are likely to face continuing anesthesia problems into 2025, but there are potential models and solutions for physicians and centers. -
Kentucky anesthesiologist gets probation for illegal opioid prescription
A Louisville, Ky., anesthesiologist was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to illegal opioid distribution, WDRB reported Dec. 18. -
A new gold standard for anesthesia care
As the landscape of anesthesia continues to shift with new technologies, high demand for services and provider shortages, anesthesia groups are developing new strategies to meet the industry's dynamic needs. -
The biggest misconception of anesthesia reimbursement, compensation
In light of the recent controversy surrounding Anthem's reversal of proposed policy changes on anesthesia reimbursement, the conversation around compensation and coverage has taken on renewed urgency. -
Society Hill Anesthesia wins malpractice case
Philadelphia-based Society Hill Anesthesia Consultants has won a malpractice case after a jury determined that a patient's anesthesia team was not liable for the plaintiffs' injuries, according to a Dec. 16 report from Law.com.
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