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.…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The Impact of Colonoscopies on Anesthesia Care
An Expanding Opportunity Colonoscopy remains one of the most effective screening tools for colorectal cancer, with roughly 16 million Americans ages 45–90 screened annually.…
Hidden Pitfalls in Physician Employment Agreements: What Practitioners Should Negotiate Before Signing
By Christopher J. Ryan, Esq.,Taft, Southfield, MI Recently, anesthesiology has been at the center of consolidation, private equity investment and hospital-driven employment models. Many practitioners have joined large groups, consolidated health…
Key Strategic Thinking for Anesthesia Practices
By Jody Locke, MA, Vice President of Anesthesia and Pain Practice Management ServicesCoronis Health, Jackson, MI The world of anesthesia is in a constant state…
Effective Governance: Building A Foundation For Independence
By Shena J. Scott, MBA, FACMPEFounder & CEO, Scott Healthcare Consulting, Inc., Melbourne, FL Why Governance Matters for Independent Medical Groups Thinking of all…
Analyzing Anesthesia Subsidies
By Josephine Ballard, MSExecutive Vice President of Practice Management, Coronis Health, Jackson, MI On the surface, anesthesia support agreements seem simple: Collections – Provider Compensation…
ISN’T IT TIME? A Call for an Anesthesia Industry Network Dedicated to Objective Standards, Benchmarks and a Common Business Framework
By Robert M. Johnson, RCPT, MBA, Senior Vice President of Anesthesia OperationsMedaxion, Nashville, TN ABSTRACT The anesthesia industry is navigating one of the most consequential…
