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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...
AI and Anesthesia
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming anesthesia delivery systems, bringing significant advancements in safety, precision, and workflow efficiency. One of the most notable developments is the emergence of smart anesthesia systems that use AI to automate and optimize drug...
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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...
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...
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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.