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The Story, Part 4: Exponential Growth
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...
The Story, Part 3: Working On the Business More than Working In the Business
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...
Spinal vs. General Anesthesia for Outpatient Total Joint Replacements
Total Joint Replacements (TJRs) are being done with increasing frequency in the outpatient setting. At our facility, we historically performed every TJR under spinal anesthesia and were very successful with this approach. However, our surgical team began to discuss...
Perks of W2 Employment for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs
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
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...
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What Does “Opt-Out” Mean Regarding Anesthesiologists and Nurse Anesthetists?
The term “Opt-Out” refers to the 2001 decision made by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid (CMS) to allow states to opt out of the Federal Supervision requirement for Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs)…
Why Do Some Facilities Pay a Stipend for Anesthesia?
Here’s the easy answer: The cash collected from anesthesia is less than the cost of the anesthesia providers staffing the facility. But why? Keep reading and you’ll understand why anesthesia-related costs may outweigh the revenue generated.
How To Reduce Anesthesia Department Costs
Whether your department is staffed with an anesthesiologist, only CRNAs, or a combination of the two, you should first understand what drives anesthesia costs in order to reduce costs. The major driver is the cost of the anesthesia provider, and while this may seem easy enough to reduce, it’s not that simple.