October 18, 2016

The Communiqué is a publication dedicated to bringing practical and tangible articles and advice, specific to the anesthesia and pain management community. The Communiqué features articles focusing on the latest hot topics for anesthesiologists, nurse anesthetists, pain management specialists and anesthesia practice administrators. ABC offers The Communiqué electronically as well as in hard copy, both on a complimentary basis.

Tony Mira, President & CEO explains, “If you are a regular reader of The Communiqué, then the Fall 2016 issue will be of interest to you. We always strive to provide articles and advice that are practical and relevant and this issue is not an exception.”

One of the topics of interest throughout this year has been the ICD-10 transition. But how has it actually affected the anesthesia community? Jody Locke, MA, ABC’s Vice President of Anesthesia and Pain Management Services, explores that in What Do We Really Know About ICD-10’s Potential Impact of Anesthesia? We also have some new authors this issue; Amanda K. Jester, JD and Ashleigh VanLandingham, JD, both from Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLC explore legalities you may wish to be aware of in What Anesthesiologists Need to Know About Enforcement of Non-Compete Agreements.

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