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Lawsuit seeks damages for 800+ UC San Diego patients treated by opioid-using anesthesiologist
A lawsuit representing about 800 surgery patients was filed against UC San Diego Medical Center after former anesthesiologist Bradley Hay, MD, allegedly treated them while he was high on fentanyl, CBS 8 reports. -
Major ASC anesthesia provider establishes patient safety organization — 4 details
Melville, N.Y.-based NAPA Anesthesia Patient Safety Institute is now among 89 patient safety organizations approved by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, according to a Jan. 30 announcement. -
NAPA physicians aid in high-risk vascular procedure at tertiary hospital
Physicians from Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia helped vascular surgeon Douglas Troutman, DO, perform an unusual surgery at Chestnut Hill Hospital-Tower Health in Philadelphia. -
5 anesthesia acquisitions, partnerships in the past 90 days
Five anesthesia practices have partnered or been acquired since Nov. 1, 2019: -
Ketamine is increasingly popular — 4 pros and cons
Ketamine is increasingly used as an anesthetic and therapeutic agent, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
MiraMed, Anesthesia Business Consultants raise $126K+ for charity
The MiraMed Family of Companies raised $126,402 through its 2019 Circle of Warmth Campaign, benefiting the Empowerment Plan. -
Reimbursement for postoperative pain rounds — 3 reminders
The pain round is the final part of the postoperative pain process, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
Paceline Anesthesia recruits 3 CRNAs for surgery center openings: 3 details
After expanding into Seattle and Everett, Wash., Enumclaw, Wash.-based Paceline Anesthesia is seeking three certified registered nurse anesthetists to join its team. -
Pacira, Envision partner on regional anesthesia training program
Pacira BioSciences is collaborating with Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Physician Services to train anesthesiologists on techniques related to ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia. -
Publication covers kickback schemes, anesthesia costs & private investments in new issue
The latest issue of Anesthesia Business Consultants' free publication features a range of articles pertaining specifically to the management of anesthesia and pain management practices. -
Anesthesia Business Consultants showcases platforms at ASA conference
Anesthesia Business Consultants is exhibiting at the American Society of Anesthesiologists' Practice Management 2020, a conference taking place Jan. 17-19 in Las Vegas. -
Anesthesiologist sentenced to prison for $900K tax fraud scheme
A Pennsylvania anesthesiologist was sentenced to prison for filing numerous fraudulent income tax returns from 2010-18, the Department of Justice announced Jan. 16. -
ASA program gives group practices new discount on scheduling software — 3 insights
The American Society of Anesthesiologists is giving member practices access to a new clinical workforce scheduling application through its ASA Alliance Program. -
Reimbursement 'very uncertain' regarding anesthesia for chronic pain blocks, CEO says
Future reimbursement of anesthesia for chronic pain blocks is "very uncertain," according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira. -
3 top factors in medical malpractice suits against anesthesiologists
Claims filed against anesthesiologists have decreased from 6 percent per 100 full-time practitioners in 2006 to about 4 percent in 2018, according to a study by The Doctors Company. -
Former anesthesiologist will pay $102K+ to settle alleged healthcare fraud — 4 details
Former anesthesiologist Jayam Krishna Iyer, MD, will pay more than $102,000 to settle allegations that she violated the False Claims Act, the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida announced Jan. 7. -
TeamHealth acquires private anesthesia practice operations for Florida ASC
Knoxville, Tenn.-based TeamHealth will provide anesthesia services at Brandon (Fla.) Surgery Center through a partnership with Jon Harmon, MD, and his team. -
Anesthesiology is top-paying job in 2020 — Nurse anesthetists at No. 11
Anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists were ranked among the highest-paying jobs of 2020 by U.S. News & World Report. -
What's new for anesthesia practices in 2020? 5 things to know
Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira compiled a list of topics that will affect anesthesia practices in 2020. -
5 trends that defined 2019 for anesthesia groups
While each anesthesia practice faces distinct issues, certain trends affected the industry overall in 2019, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.
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