Anesthesia Succession Planning: The New Old Challenge
Many anesthesia practices benefit from particularly strong leadership and management. Often, this is provided by an individual who is particularly well regarded by the…
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Round Two: Another Cyberattack on the Healthcare Sector
When the movie Jaws premiered in June of 1975, it caused a sea-change (pun intended) in the way people thought about beach-going. Before the 25-foot great…
They’re Watching: Federal Enforcement Actions Against Providers
Sometimes, you just get that nagging feeling. Somebody’s watching you. You look over your shoulder, but nobody’s there. That doesn’t mean, however, that you’re…
D.C. Deletes Non-Competes: FTC Issues Landmark Ruling
Many of us have been there. We seek and land a great job, but there’s just one catch. To lock up the position, we…
Pulling the Trigger: New Policies and Impediments Involving Trigger Points
Last week, we published an article that explored the value that a chronic pain practice can bring to an anesthesia group. Today’s alert delves…
Coding Conundrum for Labor Epidurals
BY KELLY DENNIS, MBA, ACS-AN, CANPC, CHCA, CPMA, CPC, CPC-I, Perfect Office Solutions, Inc., Leesburg, FL Coders often struggle with new or unique scenarios…
Sure, Dr. Chuck Was a Creep, But Did He Kill Your Facility Agreement . . . or Worse?
BY MARK F. WEISS, JD, The Mark F. Weiss Law Firm, Dallas, TX, Los Angeles and Santa Barbara, CA Staffing pressure, the inability to…
Mastering the Hybrid Workflow: A Symphony of Communication, Performance and Inclusivity
BY KAI WILLIAMS, MHRM, Chief Human Resources Officer, Coronis Health, Dallas, TX The healthcare world is changing fast, and successful teams need to adapt.…
The Value of Chronic Pain to an Anesthesia Practice: What Is It and How Is It Best Realized?
Anesthesia providers distinguish themselves by virtue of their ability to manage all types of pain. While most of their time and energy is focused…
Another Transparency Obligation: The FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements
BY KATHRYN HICKNER, ESQ., Brennan, Manna & Diamond, LLC, Cleveland, OH Many physician practices and healthcare businesses are facing a new set of federal…
Enhancing Anesthesiology Practices: The Benefits of AnesthesiaGo
BY MICHAEL BRONSON, MD, Mission Viejo Anesthesia Consultants, Inc., Mission Viejo, CA In the fast-paced world of healthcare, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. For…
BCBS To Discontinue Physical Status Payments
Last week, we sent out a special alert advising our readers of a change in Aetna’s payment policy in connection with physical status (PS)…
