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Steadiness in Uncertainty
Steadiness in Uncertainty: Leading Through the Shifts in the Anesthesia Labor Market In today’s healthcare landscape, few challenges are as complex—or as urgent—as navigating the shifting anesthesia labor market. Demand for anesthesia services continues to grow, but the workforce dynamics are...
The No Surprises Act: Protecting Patients, Empowering Payers
The No Surprises Act: Protecting Patients, Reshaping the Anesthesia Landscape When the No Surprises Act (NSA) took effect in 2022, it marked an important milestone for patient protection, shielding individuals from unexpected out-of-network bills. However, its implementation has introduced new...
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Where Did My Staff Go?
One of the major questions facing anesthesia companies, hospitals and surgery centers is, where did all the providers go? We were fully staffed last month. Anesthesia providers change jobs for several significant reasons, and these can be grouped into key categories....
Addressing the Anesthesia Provider Shortage with Urgency and Unity
The anesthesia provider shortage is not just a looming crisis; it is an immediate challenge that affects patient care, surgical schedules, and the overall efficacy of our healthcare system. As the demand for surgery increases and the population ages, the strain on...
Erector Spinae Blocks: Revolutionizing Pain Management in Spine Surgery
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,...
Non-Compete Clauses
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...
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...
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...
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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. . .
Key Steps to Making the Right Hire
One of the most important things an owner in a company can influence and control is the organizational process of hiring people. There is no question that everyone wants to make the perfect hire. However, …