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Washington pain practice becomes 5-provider group: 3 quick notes
Talmadge Caviness, MD, joined Tri-State Interventional Pain Consultants in Clarkston, Wash. -
5 anesthesia codes removed from the inpatient-only list
CMS removed five anesthesia common procedure terminology codes from the inpatient-only list for 2020. -
Anesthesiologist among 3 new specialists at Trinity Health
Julius Ngaile, MD, joined Trinity Health in Minot, N.D., according to Minot Daily News. -
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.
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