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Industry News Anesthesia

The Hidden Impact of GLP-1s: Managing Risk, Preserving Capacity and Protecting Surgical Throughput

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a hormone that regulates blood sugar and appetite. GLP-1 medications such as Ozempic® (semaglutide), Wegovy® (semaglutide), Zepbound® (tirzepatide), Saxenda® (liraglutide)…

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Beyond the OR: How Anesthesiologists Are Winning Back Time

Why Vacation Time Has Become a Gamechanger in Anesthesia What PTO Includes For benchmarking purposes, PTO represents the total annual allocation of time off…

Industry News Hospitals

Overseeing the Overseers: Accrediting Organizations Final Rule

It’s not unheard of.  Even those in charge of oversight sometimes break the rules; and, so, out of necessity, there are those dedicated to…

Industry News Anesthesia

The Strategic Value of Annual Anesthesia Charge Increases:

Understanding the Disconnect Between Charges and Reimbursement One of the more common questions surrounding anesthesia billing is whether there is any meaningful value in…

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First of Its Kind: New Joint Commission AI Certification

It can be quite the accomplishment to be first. Coming in first place in a sports competition can bring hoorays and hurrahs from an…

Industry News Anesthesia

Anesthesia Provider Productivity: Why the Traditional 10,000-Unit Benchmark No Longer Tells the Full Story

Anesthesia delivery has changed significantly. Today’s practices operate across hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, GI suites and procedural platforms while utilizing increasingly diverse staffing models.…

Industry News Anesthesia

HIPAA Happenings: Taking Stock of the Latest Privacy Issues

Anesthesia and pain providers have to remember and comply with a growing number of rules and regulations these days—from documentation to pre-authorizations and beyond.…

Industry News Anesthesia

Rethinking OR Utilization: From Units to True Performance and Profitability

Most anesthesia practices are highly focused on productivity—more ASA units translate directly into more billable units and, ultimately, more revenue. Standard management reports reinforce…

Industry News Anesthesia

An Ode to Heroes

We’re over two weeks removed from the 2026 NFL Draft. One of the most interesting stories coming out of that event involves a player…

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AI in the ER: What New Study Reveals

There has been much speculation and anticipation as it concerns the use of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the healthcare context. Now, a new…

Industry News Anesthesia

The Significance of Mode of Anesthesia

When it comes to the anesthesia record, anesthesiologists and anesthetists have much to address. So many fields need to be filled; so much data…

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TEE Add-On Codes: New Guidance on Documenting Doppler

There’s nothing like it. In a grand dame hotel, built in a bygone era, the appointments and appurtenances are of the finest quality. Marble…