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4 anesthesia industry updates
An Illinois hospital had to postpone elective surgeries for almost three weeks because of a lack of anesthesia providers. -
CEO expects aging physician population to impact anesthesiologists
Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how physician shortages will affect anesthesiologists. -
What's the biggest opportunity for growth in anesthesiology?
For one CEO, the biggest opportunity for growth is a joint venture between ASC owners and anesthesia providers. -
NorthStar Anesthesia's CEO on reimbursement challenges, growth opportunities
Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest opportunities for growth in anesthesia. -
'The government pays us less than they pay their plumber': Anesthesia leaders on reimbursement challenges
From labor shortages to surprise billing legislation, five leaders in anesthesiology spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest reimbursement challenges they experience. -
Anesthesiology growth located 'outside the hospital-based operating room,' physician says
ASCs are a key growth opportunity for anesthesiologists, according to Andrew Leibowitz, MD. -
Illinois hospital halts nonemergent surgeries over lack of anesthesia providers
Elgin, Ill.-based Advocate Sherman Hospital is postponing elective surgeries for almost three weeks because of a lack of anesthesia providers, Daily Herald reported Aug. 30. -
Physicians Partners of America expands anesthesia services to ASCs
Tampa-based Physicians Partners of America is expanding its anesthesia division to offer services to both hospitals and ASCs. Ronald Hayes, MD, will lead the division. -
Anesthesia updates for ASC leaders
CRH Medical has taken a 51 percent stake in Greater Washington Anesthesia Associates in Gainesville, Va. -
Top paying cities for early career anesthesiologists
Medscape's Physician Salary Explorer tool provides compensation data for physicians of various specialties by years of experience, location and practice setting. -
Women anesthesiologists receive $32,617 less than men annually, study says
Women anesthesiologists receive an average of $32,617 less than men in compensation each year, according to a new study funded by the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
The challenges behind anesthesia reimbursement contracts
It's becoming increasingly difficult for anesthesia providers to secure adequate rates from many payers, Tony Mira, founder of Anesthesia Business Consultants, wrote in a blog post. -
Can independent anesthesia practices survive?
Payer mix and volume decline, as well as an increase in coverage requirements, have spurred a decline in the independence of anesthesia practices, Tony Mira, founder and CEO of Anesthesia Business consultants, wrote in an Aug. 4 blog post. -
What anesthesiologists need to know about CMS' proposed rule
CMS is suggesting big changes in its proposed 2022 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and ASC Payment System rule released July 19 -
8 key stats on anesthesiologist pay
Ninety percent of anesthesiologist's income declined because of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report 2021." -
Dr. John Prunskis urges Congress to reverse CMS anesthesia reimbursement policy
Interventional pain specialist John Prunskis, MD, delivered remarks at a congressional roundtable July 29, citing recent CMS decisions that he said could lead to an increase in opioid use. -
CRH Medical acquires stake in gastroenterology anesthesia company
CRH Medical has taken a 51 percent stake in Greater Washington Anesthesia Associates in Gainesville, Va. -
Louisiana anesthesia provider inks deal with spine practice, ASC
Baton Rouge, La.-based anesthesia management company DPI Anesthesia partnered with AllSpine Laser and Surgery Center, a DPI anesthesiologist said July 28. -
System processing error delays Medicare payments at Palmetto GBA
Medicare Administrative Contractor Palmetto GBA announced that Medicare payments from July 21-22 could be delayed because of a "system processing issue," the company said July 21. -
Anesthesia industry updates to know
Michigan lifted restrictions for certified registered nurse anesthetists.
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