SUMMARY Medical marijuana has become legal in 28 states and Washington, D.C., and yet the Drug Enforcement Administration continues to classify botanical marijuana as a Schedule I drug with "no accepted medical use in treatment." This classification has limited access to the drug for research purposes. For this and other reasons, the use of medical...

Payers, patients and partners are demanding better outcomes, and evolving healthcare paradigms are begging for greater anesthesia engagement. If you have been following this series, then you already know that the perioperative surgical home (PSH) is the answer to the call and the future of our specialty. What you may not know is how easy it can be ...

SUMMARY We highlight changes to the 2017 CPT® Standard Codebook that are of special interest to anesthesia and chronic pain practitioners. We encourage you to review these changes carefully and contact your ABC Vice President or Director with any questions. As part of our continuing efforts to keep you informed of developments that could have an im...

Amanda K. Jester, JDWaller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, Austin, TXAshleigh VanLandingham, JDWaller Lansden Dortsch & Davis, LLP, Nashville, TNOn May 5, 2016, the White House issued a report citing a variety of issues with the use of non-compete agreements advocating for non-compete reform at the state and federal level.1 According to the Wh...

SUMMARY What you need to know about language services and the Affordable Care Act, HIPAA and public health activities, recycling in the OR, the FTC Act and Medicare's Social Security number removal initiative. We start the new year with warm wishes and a compilation of updates and practical information gathered from some of our most reliable source...