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ASA survey: 90% of anesthesia practices saw volumes halved or worse during pandemic
During the pandemic, most physician anesthesiologists have leveraged their expertise in intubation, ventilation strategies and critical care medicine to help treat COVID-19 patients in critical and intensive care units, according to a recent survey by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
Unemployment rates have little effect on self-pay numbers, practice analysis finds
With more than 38.6 million U.S. workers on unemployment as of May 21, Anesthesia Business Consultants set out to find how this affected the percentage of patients without insurance. -
ASC anesthesia provider inks 3 deals in 1 month
Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia has been on a dealmaking spree. -
North American Partners in Anesthesia expands New Jersey footprint: 4 details
Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia signed an agreement to provide services at Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, N.J., according to a May 21 announcement. -
Physician Partners of America brings Dr. Andrea Trescot on board
Tampa, Fla.-based Physician Partners of America added interventional pain management specialist Andrea Trescot, MD, to its pain management practice in Orange Park, Fla., according to a May 13 announcement. -
Most surgery centers are back open, in 'ramp-up' mode — 7 survey insights
Surgery centers and anesthesia practices are reopening and ramping up elective cases, according to an Anesthesia Business Consultants survey of anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists at client practices. -
South Carolina pain practice opening new space
Conway, S.C.-based Atlantic Coast Pain Specialists plans to move to a more than 5,000-square-foot building in the coming months, myhorrynews.com reports. -
Preprint finds 3 specialties at higher risk of contracting COVID-19 — 4 takeaways
Anesthesiologists, emergency medicine and ophthalmology physicians face the highest risk of contracting COVID-19, suggests new data explained by Medscape. -
Anesthesiologists are the 9th highest-paid specialists — 6 insights
Average annual compensation for anesthesiology specialists is $398,000, making them the ninth highest-paid specialty, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2020." -
North American Partners in Anesthesia expands Connecticut presence
Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia partnered with Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital to absorb the practice's anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists. -
UC San Diego's new anesthesia chair sees opportunities in big data — 3 details
Ruth Waterman, MD, was named chair of the anesthesia department at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Health, according to a May 7 announcement. -
Team resilience, patient comfort & more: ASA to address COVID-19 challenges in joint webinar
The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American College of Healthcare Executives are hosting a joint webinar May 7. -
When can patients safely return for elective surgery? 4 considerations
Healthcare groups can safely restart elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic by evaluating community preparedness and prioritizing certain cases, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
Anesthesia provider brings portfolio to 500+ facilities with acquisition
Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia acquired American Anesthesiology May 6. -
Seattle Children's Hospital opens opioid-free surgery center
Seattle Children's Hospital's Bellevue (Wash.) Clinic and Surgery Center opened an opioid-free surgery center that uses artificial intelligence-based technology, HIT Consultant reports. -
Anesthesia group coordinates ramp-up with surgery centers, hospitals — 5 things to know
Norwood, Ohio-based Seven Hills Anesthesia is supporting local hospitals and practices as they reopen for elective cases, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier. -
CMS temporarily relaxes physician supervision rules for CRNAs: 5 things to know
In early April, CMS temporarily waived physician supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
6 COVID-19 updates for anesthesia practices — Volumes, funding & more
Six COVID-19 updates for anesthesia practices from Anesthesia Business Consultants: -
Industry guidance: ASCs in prepared counties should resume elective cases in 'step-wise' manner, anticipate lower volumes
ASCs should prepare for drug shortages and expect lower volumes when resuming elective procedures, according to joint guidance from the California Society of Anesthesiologists and the California Ambulatory Surgery Association. -
Anesthesia practice has 2 physicians retire early, cuts 40% of office staff — 5 details
Olympic Anesthesia in Bremerton, Wash., was devastated by the suspension of elective procedures, The Seattle Times reports.
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