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Modern advances in regional anesthesia have brought new techniques to the forefront, with erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks gaining traction in the realm of spine surgery. These blocks have transformed perioperative pain management by offering a minimally invasive,...
What Are Non-Compete Clauses? Non-compete clauses are contractual agreements between employers and employees that restrict the employee from working for a competitor or starting a competing business for a specified period of time and within a certain geographic area...
Founded by Chief Executive Officer John Sikes and Chief Compliance Officer Jeff LeBlanc in 2003, the Baton Rouge based company got its start in nurse anesthetist staffing. Hurricane Katrina in 2005 transformed the anesthetic landscape throughout Louisiana. DPI...
An effective anesthesia management team is the foundation of any successful anesthesia department. It is the backbone of patient safety, quality of care and an efficient surgical workflow. However, the benefits of a strong anesthesia management team are not limited to...
The year 2017 is an important one in the history of DPI. Prior to it, business had been stagnant, but a key hire sparked substantial growth. As the company lost ones of its lifelong mentors in the passing of George Sikes, it welcomed what would come to be a major...
At the beginning of 2010, the owners of DPI were faced with several options for the future of the company. Their book of business in Baton Rouge and Zachary, Louisiana was flourishing, and maintaining the status quo seemed to be a lucrative option. However, private...
Anyone involved in surgical management is hyper-aware of the nationwide shortage of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Keeping operating rooms appropriately covered with anesthesia staff is an art and a science—and considering how high CRNA salaries are,...
The initial staffing business model of Diversified Professionals, Inc. (DPI) proved to be successful immediately. Rapid growth, team development and provider confidence spread news of the DPI brand like wildfire. The company was able to fully staff well-trained and...
In 2002, John Sikes, Jeff LeBlanc and Scott Sutton left West Jefferson Hospital in New Orleans and began offering contract anesthesia services throughout southern Louisiana. At that time, the staffing market for nurse anesthetists was volatile, providing the three...
DPI Anesthesia proudly announces a partnership with Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center as their anesthesia provider. The Piedmont system consistently delivers the highest quality, safest, and patient-centered care and services, known as “The Piedmont Way.” While...
Perks of W2 Employment for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs As the nationwide shortage of anesthesiologists and CRNAs continues, job offers for anesthesia providers become increasingly lucrative. If you are an anesthesia provider, you have likely stumbled across a job...
Nuances of Staffing and Managing an Ambulatory Surgery Center Anesthesia Department For ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), choosing an anesthesia management company is an extremely important decision. Experience matters when it comes to managing an ASC anesthesia...
If you own an anesthesia practice, you are likely interested in learning more about QBI and how it can save you money. We’re here to help explain.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made its final base unit value decisions for anesthesia codes for 2018.
Changes in healthcare billing, reporting, and documentation that have been implemented recently are well-known now among clinicians and revenue cycle management…