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How to stay solvent in the wake of elective case bans — 5 recommendations
Nonessential procedure restrictions due to COVID-19 are wreaking havoc on finances for many medical practices. -
Permanent closure is a possibility for 25-location Wisconsin pain practice
Greenfield, Wis.-based Advanced Pain Management laid off most employees across its 25 locations and could face permanent closure because of orders to suspend elective procedures, Milwaukee Business Journal reports. -
10 states where anesthesiologists make the least
Anesthesiologists in Utah make less on average than anesthesiologists in other states, according to updated Bureau of Labor Statistics data published by Forbes. -
10 top-paying states for anesthesiologists
The average annual salary for U.S. anesthesiologists is $261,730, according to updated Bureau of Labor Statistics data published by Forbes. -
Anesthesia groups involved in COVID-19 services: 3 action items
Anesthesiology groups considering getting involved in COVID-19 services should focus on the preparation phase of care, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
6 principles to follow when resuming elective surgeries
Readiness to resume elective surgery cases will vary by geographic location, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -
Anesthesiologist travels from surgery center to COVID-19 trenches in New York
Anesthesiologist Ricky Feltman, MD, left behind his routine duties at the Laser and Surgery Center in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., to join the COVID-19 fight at his former hospital in New York City, WPTV NewsChannel 5 reports. -
AANA asks Congress to retroactively provide 'fair and equitable hazard pay'
An industry group representing nurse anesthetists is asking Congress to provide financial support that "reflects the serious risk and strain they are under" during the COVID-19 pandemic. -
NAPA helps deliver 34 ventilators to New York providers
Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia helped bring ventilators to New York providers through a partnership with Air Methods, according to an April 15 announcement. -
ASA convening 3nd 'COVID-19 Town Hall' — 3 things to know
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is hosting a webinar April 16 to discuss updates related to the COVID-19 crisis. -
Converting anesthesia machines to ventilators: 3 things to know
The FDA on March 27 issued an emergency use authorization allowing anesthesia machines to be modified for use as ventilators. -
4 COVID-19 updates for anesthesiologists
Four COVID-19-related updates from Anesthesia Business Consultants: -
Illinois anesthesia group promotes CFO to COO — 3 quick notes
Rockford Anesthesiologists Associated promoted Bryan Newman to chief operating officer, JournalStandard.com reports. -
ASC anesthetist creates intubation shields for COVID-19 protection — 4 details
A Nebraska anesthetist is making protective equipment for clinicians intubating COVID-19 patients, local ABC affiliate KLKN TV reports. -
Texas hospital removes anesthesiologist from schedule over N95 mask dispute, later reinstates him
University Medical Center of El Paso (Texas) removed an anesthesiologist from the hospital schedule in late March for wearing an N95 face mask in a hospital hallway, but the provider has now been reinstated, KTSM.com reports. -
ASA to hold COVID-19 'town hall'
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is hosting a webinar April 2 to provide updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Northwell Health converts machines into ventilators — 3 things to know
New Hyde Park, N.Y.-based Northwell Health is repurposing medical equipment — including 300 anesthesia machines — into ventilators, according to the New York Post. -
California anesthesiologist arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting patient
An anesthesiologist was arrested March 30 for alleged sexual assault of a patient, the Escondido (Calif.) Police Department announced. -
Anesthesiologist calls for nationwide elective surgery cancellation
Stanford (Calif.) Medicine anesthesiologist Adam Schlifke, MD, called for a nationwide ban on elective procedures at hospitals and surgery centers in a column for USA Today. -
Anesthesia documentation in GI: 'Call it what it is and do it consistently,' CEO says
In general anesthesia cases, a patient becomes unconscious or unable to respond for any portion of the procedure. However, some gastroenterology practices instead document cases like these as monitored anesthesia care, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.
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