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Dental anesthesia unlikely to move the needle on revenue — 3 considerations
Dental anesthesia can generate additional revenue for some anesthesia groups, but for most practices, it isn't a lucrative opportunity, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Anesthesiologist agrees to permanent retirement after alleged wrongdoing
Anesthesiologist Neil Ross, MD, was reprimanded by the New Jersey Board of Medical Examiners for allegedly conducting improper examinations when treating family and friends, Patch reports. -
Dr. Joseph Dempsey to lead Baptist Health anesthesia line across 9 locations
Louisville, Ky.-based Baptist Health tapped Joseph Dempsey, MD, to serve as chairman of its newly formed systemwide anesthesia service line, according to WKDZ, a local radio station. -
Deeper dive: The TEE services anesthesiologists might perform
The primary transesophageal echocardiography services an anesthesiologist might document are probe placement, interpretation, placement and interpretation, and intraoperative monitoring, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
5 ASCs affected by UnitedHealthcare dispute with anesthesia group
UnitedHealthcare dropped more than 80 anesthesiologists from its network as of March 1, affecting at least five surgery centers and one pain and spine practice in North Carolina, The News & Observer reports. -
ASA survey: Payers abruptly end anesthesia contracts, force physicians out of network
More than 40 percent of anesthesiologists have had their payer contracts terminated in the last six months, according to an informal national survey from the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
Surgery center anesthesia chief recognized by New York society
Rebecca Twersky, MD, received the 2020 Distinguished Service Award from the New York State Society of Anesthesiologists. -
A closer look at 2 infrequently used codes for anesthesia practices
Codes 99116 for total body hypothermia and 99135 for controlled hypotension aren't large revenue generators for anesthesia practices, but they still warrant a closer look, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
What anesthesiologists should know about providing TEE services — 3 insights
Getting paid for transesophageal echocardiography services can be complicated, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Pacira posts loss despite 25% bump in 2019 revenues — 4 insights
Pacira BioSciences grew its full-year 2019 revenues 25 percent from 2018, hitting $421 million. -
Oklahoma could expand CRNA practice rights — 4 insights
The Oklahoma Senate passed a bill that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state to administer anesthesia without physician supervision, local ABC affiliate KOCO reports. -
Leader of opioid scheme that distributed 9.5M+ pills found guilty
The leader of an illegal pill distribution operation in Tennessee was found guilty Feb. 14, local CBS affiliate WVLT reports. -
28% of anesthesiologists are happy on the job — 3 insights
Most anesthesiologists aren't happy when they're at work, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle, Happiness & Burnout Report 2020." -
CRH Medical's growth-by-acquisition strategy — 3 insights
Toronto, Canada-based CRH Medical is a niche business that provides colonoscopy anesthesia services, according to Shawn Allen, a contributing editor to Internet Wealth Builder. -
Non-OR anesthesia services cause trouble for practices: 4 things to know
Non-operating room anesthesia services are becoming a more common frustration for anesthesia practices, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
FDA recalls about 3,600 GE Healthcare anesthesia systems — 4 insights
The FDA on Feb. 7 issued a class 1 recall for 3,599 GE Carestation 600 series anesthesia systems because of a flaw that can cause the mechanical ventilation system to stop working. -
States considering full practice authority for advanced practice providers — 5 insights
Five states have advanced bills that would give advanced practice nurses and certified registered nurse anesthetists full practice authority. -
Maine hospital aims to boost clinical retention, avoid shortages with partnership: 3 insights
Fort Kent-based Northern Maine Medical Center formed a partnership with the University of New England's nurse anesthesia program in an effort to stave off provider shortages and boost retention, according to Bangor Daily News. -
Kansas hospital invests $250K to update surgical departments' equipment — 5 insights
Emporia, Kan.-based Newman Regional Health purchased five anesthesia machines for about $50,000 each, The Emporia Gazette reports. -
6 pros and cons of EMR adoption
The federal government has encouraged widespread adoption of EMRs for many valid reasons, but the electronic tools undoubtedly have their downfalls, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.
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