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Physician-owned Illinois Bone & Joint Institute hires Dr. Adam Young — 3 insights
Des Plaines-based Illinois Bone & Joint Institute added Adam C. Young, MD, to its team. -
4 new anesthesia partnerships, contracts
Since August, Becker's ASC Review has covered four partnerships and contracts involving anesthesia and pain management physicians. -
Orthopedic center uses new anesthesia method, $300 doses to cut opioid prescriptions in half
The Centers for Orthopedics in Portland, Maine, has been using a new type of local anesthesia for nearly a year, according to local ABC affiliate WGME. -
What Dr. Mary Dale Peterson aims to accomplish as ASA president — 3 insights
The American Society of Anesthesiologists installed local physician anesthesiologist Mary Dale Peterson, MD, as president on Oct. 23. -
3 emerging requirements for anesthesia groups' medical directors
Anesthesia services agreements commonly include a "Medical Director" section, but hospitals now have greater expectations of the role, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Anthem institutes new timely filing deadlines — 3 things to know
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthcare Solutions changed its timely filing deadlines, shortening both its 180-day allowance for in-network claims and its 365-day allowance for out-of-network claims, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants. -
Anesthesiologist pleads guilty in connection to $150M fraud scheme
A California anesthesiologist pleaded guilty to involvement in a healthcare fraud and kickback scheme, WorkCompCentral reports. -
Dr. Mary Dale Peterson begins term as ASA president — 3 highlights
Mary Dale Peterson, MD, was installed as president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
Anesthesia Business Consultants' latest publication: Negotiation, acquisitions & more
Anesthesia Business Consultants published the Fall 2019 issue of Communiqué, a free publication exploring topics related to anesthesia and pain management. -
Physician shareholders awarded $3.5M+ in lawsuit against 2 former practice presidents
Mid-Continent Anesthesiology was awarded more than $3.5 million after a jury found its two former presidents didn't disclose their compensation or provide sufficient evidence that they were fairly paid, The Wichita Eagle reports. -
Meet Dr. Leopoldo Rodriguez, the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesiology's president-elect — 4 things to know
Leopoldo Rodriguez, MD, is president-elect of the Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia. -
ASA recognizes Dr. Jerome Klafta for contributions to anesthesia
Jerome M. Klafta, MD, received the American Society of Anesthesiologists' 2019 Excellence in Education Award. -
A 'powerhouse' partnership: Meet Anesthesia Business Consultants' recent affiliate
Medac, an anesthesia revenue cycle management and billing services provider, partnered with Anesthesia Business Consultants and Plexus TG earlier this year. -
Penn Medicine implements opioid prescribing alerts in outpatient clinic's EMRs
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine recently began notifying outpatient providers of best practices around opioid prescribing through EMR-based alerts, HealthData Management reports. -
Getting paid for ultrasound guidance during postoperative pain blocks — 3 reminders
In order to get paid, providers must properly document ultrasound guidance during the placement of postoperative pain blocks, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Michigan anesthesia practice pays $600K+ to resolve fraud allegations — 4 insights
Traverse City, Mich.-based Traverse Anesthesia Associates agreed to pay the government $607,966 to settle fraud allegations, the Traverse City Record-Eagle reports. -
Advanced Pain Management adds to ranks — 3 things to know
Santa Clarita, Calif.-based Advanced Pain Management added Hirsh Kaveeshvar, DO, to its team. -
Anesthesia Business Consultants holds charity campaign for 2nd year — 3 highlights
Anesthesia Business Consultants is running a campaign benefiting the homeless for a second year, the company announced Oct. 8. -
Florida pain clinic opening expanded Alabama clinic — 3 insights
Clearway Pain Solutions is moving its pain management clinic in Atmore, Ala., into an expanded space, The Atmore Advocate reports. -
The outpatient migration: 3 things for anesthesia groups to consider
Anesthesia practices considering expansion into the outpatient setting should weigh several factors before taking action, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.
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