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DPI Anesthesia: A culture based on core values and trust
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 ultimately pivoted into...
The Crucial Role of Anesthesia Management in Recruiting and Retaining Top-Tier Anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists
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 those critical aspects. A...
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...
Is the CRNA Shortage the Only Reason for High Salaries?
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 Pivot: The DPI Story
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...
The Beginning: The DPI Story
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...
Bringing a Family-Oriented Practice To a Family-Oriented Community
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...
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How Fast Can DPI Staff Our Facility?
A question that routinely arises when facilities are looking to transition their anesthesia services is, “How fast can you staff our facility?” Even in ideal situations, there are a few factors that must be considered prior to recruiting new providers.
Three Keys for a Hospital’s Smooth Transition to a New Anesthesia Group
There are three transitional elements a new anesthesia group should focus on to make the transition as smooth and seamless as possible. The first key is . . .
Anesthesia Billing: What Exactly IS the AD Modifier, and When Should it be Used?
Anesthesia billing has many unique facets that make it different from other medical specialty billing. One unique element is the use of modifiers. . .