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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 5
There are certainly measures our country, businesses and healthcare workers can take to slow the spread of future outbreaks. For anesthesia providers, it is time to return to the operating room to provide the care our patients need.
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 . . .
Employer Perspectives: A Five-Article Installment on Taking Care of Your Company and Employees During a Crisis Like Covid-19, Part 1
The current Covid-19 pandemic is something we have never experienced in our company nor is something that I have experienced personally in my 25 years in healthcare. This crisis is the third major one our company has overcome . . .
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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)…