SummaryThe recent waiver of the rule requiring CRNAs to be supervised by a physician may lead to some confusion. Does this mean a change in the medical direction rules? Does this lead to any change in billing? This article addresses what this waiver does and what it does not do.Among the many emergency rules and waivers the Trump administration has...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet explaining how it intends to put money directly into the hands of professional clinicians and hospitals whose surgical caseloads—and income—have plummeted due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. According to the fact sheet, "CMS is authorized to provide accelerated o...

As we continue to monitor developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), ABC will update our client-partners as appropriate. Accordingly, we wish to pass on to you the following legislative update from Grant Thornton, which we hope you will find helpful during this time of uncertainty.Tax Legislative UpdateBreaking news from Capitol Hill From...

Each January brings about new rules for anesthesia practices. For the most part, there were minimal CPT, RVG and Crosswalk changes for 2020, and we expect minimal impact to anesthesia groups based on federal regulations that went into effect this month.With every new year there is the prospect of change. It's the primary role that January 1 seems t...

Important changes are in store for anesthesia providers in 2020 and 2021. A preview of the MPFS Final Rule is out and it reveals some surprising provisions. This article is meant to provide an initial take on the most relevant items pertaining to our clients.Do you ever get the feeling that things are going along a little too well? At least as it c...