Summary: Leadership is indispensable. As hospitals search for better ways to cut costs and improve quality, many have discovered a new model of care delivery that is being led by anesthesiologists. The trail boss in the series Rawhide was in charge of the whole shebang, but he needed a Rowdy Yates to drive them doggies home. We're talking about th...

Summary: Determining the anesthesia mode can occasionally get complicated—both for the provider and the billing staff. Some situations can lead to unintended consequences, especially where a combined anesthetic is involved. It is important, then, for our readers to recognize the principles for correctly discerning and documenting the anesthesia te...

Summary:  It's back to the chalkboard as we continue our review of the teaching rules for anesthesia providers. In today's article, we will focus primarily on case configuration, payment issues and documentation requirements. So, open up your notebooks and have your pencils at the ready! Two weeks ago, we presented the first in a two-part ser...

SUMMARY: The coronavirus (COVID) crisis currently assailing the citizens of the United States is not uniform in its coverage or consistent in its severity. While it is true that every state has reported residents with the ailment, some regions and cities are being hit harder than others. Only last Mondaydid Wyoming see its first fatality from ...

As we continue to monitor developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the government's response to the viral outbreak, ABC will update our client-partners as appropriate. Accordingly, we wish to pass on to you the following information for the ASAIntroduction:In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Se...