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The DPI Way: Respecting Relationships
Whether you believe it or not, anesthesiologists and CRNAs are in the service industry. Relationships are important on many levels in our line of work. More contracts are lost due to the relationship between the anesthesia department and patients, nursing...
Outpatient Total Joints
Can total joint replacements be done safely as an outpatient? In recent years, orthopedic surgeons and outpatient facilities have both been advocating to provide outpatient Total Joint Replacements (TJRs) for patients who qualify. This saves on costs for both the...
Employer Perspectives: A Five-Article Installment on Taking Care of Your Company and Employees During a Crisis Like Covid-19, Part 4
The Covid-19 crisis has caused the world economy to come to a screeching halt. As anesthesia providers, it feels as though we are taking a double hit in some ways.
Employer Perspectives: A Five-Article Installment on Taking Care of Your Company and Employees During a Crisis Like Covid-19, Part 3
The emotional effects of a crisis such as Covid-19 are far-reaching and should not be underestimated.
Employer Perspectives: A Five-Article Installment on Taking Care of Your Company and Employees During a Crisis Like Covid-19, Part 2
We are all experiencing a pandemic from an infectious disease called coronavirus, or COVID-19. As employers, the primary concern is . . .
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Should I Hire or Contract My Anesthesia Services?
Anesthesia is one of the most important and vital services a hospital or surgical center provides to its patients and clients. While the actual service of providing anesthesia may seem simple, the business of anesthesia is unique and complex.
How to Calculate an Anesthesia Stipend
There are many methods that can be used to calculate an anesthesia stipend. DPI’s preferred method to calculate an anesthesia stipend uses the following algebraic equation:
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)…