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ASA 'vigorously' opposes recently passed billing legislation
The American Society of Anesthesiologists "vigorously" opposes surprise billing legislation that the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health passed in July. -
Dr. Joshua Goldner to use 'more sustainable protocol' at new pain management office
Pain management physician Joshua Goldner, MD, opened an office shortly after joining Cleveland-based St. Vincent Charity Medical Center, according to Cleveland Jewish News. -
6 insights on anesthesiologist compensation
Fifty-eight percent of anesthesiologists reported that they felt that they were fairly compensated, according to Medscape's 2019 anesthesiologist compensation report. -
ASA President Dr. Linda Mason: Surprise billing legislation is 'unworkable for anesthesiologists'
American Society of Anesthesiologists President Linda Mason, MD, criticized surprise billing legislation passed by the Senate in June, according to an eAlert from Anesthesia Business Consultants. -
Public payer percentages are growing — 3 considerations
A growing number of surgical patients are covered by public payers, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Dr. Dan Low: The data 'every team should be leveraging' for surgical improvements
Researchers at Seattle Children's and the University of Washington in Seattle published a series of papers examining opioid-free surgery in the context of the opioid crisis. -
Opioid-free surgery in the midst of a crisis — 3 insights from Dr. Dan Low
Researchers at Seattle Children's and the University of Washington published a series of papers examining opioid-free surgery in the context of the opioid crisis. -
Pain management investment firm acquires Texas ASC — 3 insights
A pain management-focused investment and management company acquired Conroe, Texas-based VIP Surgical Center. -
Anesthesiologist, physician assistant salaries — 3 insights
Anesthesiologist and physician assistants are paid handsomely, according to MarketWatch. -
5 hospitals with new anesthesia agreements
Several hospitals have switched anesthesia providers or expanded existing anesthesia contracts in 2019. -
Abbott Northwestern to replace anesthesia provider in 2020
Minneapolis-based Abbott Northwestern Hospital plans to replace its anesthesia provider next year, according to the Star Tribune. -
American Pain Society files for bankruptcy amid lawsuits linked to opioids
The American Pain Society filed for bankruptcy by the vote of its membership, which faced an array of costly legal battles. -
Oregon anesthesia group adopts tech to support expansion — 3 details
Portland, Ore.-based Anesthesia Associates NW deployed a new anesthesia information management system to support its expanding business. -
Echocardiography society finds 1st anesthesiologist president in Dr. Madhav Swaminathan
Madhav Swaminathan, MD, was installed as president of the American Society of Echocardiography on June 25, becoming the first anesthesiologist to hold the position. -
Employment data for the 10 top-paying jobs in 2018
Although anesthesiologists had the highest average salary in 2018, their employment numbers were far surpassed by other specialists, according to Quartz. -
Anesthesiologists rank No. 1 for highest salary in 2018
Out of 804 occupations tracked, anesthesiologists had the highest average salary in 2018, according to Quartz. -
6 insights on TAP blocks in anesthesia
Although transverse abdominis plane blocks could improve pain management and reduce opioid use, providers have been slow to adopt this modality, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
California hospital fined $80K+ after anesthesiologist injects wrong drug during C-section
Mercy Hospital Southwest was fined $83,250 after an anesthesiologist accidentally injected a cesarean section patient with heart failure medication rather than numbing medication, Bakersfield.com reports. -
2 anesthesiologists at Duke ASC gain 'most valuable' title
Two physicians in Duke Anesthesiology's Ambulatory Anesthesia Division were recognized at an event celebrating a systemwide perioperative initiative. -
3 policy changes affecting anesthesia groups in 2019 — Surprise billing, substance abuse & more
While anesthesia groups can feel hopeful about some opioid-related legislation in the works, they face mounting barriers to getting paid fairly, according to Garry Brydges, PhD, DNP, CRNA, president of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists.
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