Summary: The billing rules applicable to the practice of anesthesia are particularly complex when compared to other specialties. Anesthesia providers need to understand the nuances of these rules as they pertain to anesthesia services, OB services and flat-fee procedures. Today's article tackles all three.The most common question our clients u...

Summary: The No Surprises Act saga continues to slowly unfold as regulations, court opinions and notifications drip out on an intermittent basis. Today's alert provides an update on the situation and what the anesthesia community may expect in the future.The No Surprises Act (NSA) was designed to remove the unexpected costs of out-of-network (OON) ...

While there has been some concern about a loss of revenue due to the implementation of the No Surprises Act and its corresponding regulations, our own review indicates that, in most cases, there has been no negative financial impact on anesthesia groups. Although the No Surprise Billing Act was intended to protect patients from excessive surprise ...

There is always, it seems, an exception to every rule—an "exception that proves the rule." It's always "i" before "e," except after "c," right? You can turn right on red, except in those jurisdictions that don't allow it. Exceptions to rules are pervasive throughout our daily life, and they exist in the anesthesia world, as well.The General RuleA l...

Data is key to a successful anesthesia practice; but what good is data if it is not being reviewed, properly understood and effectively utilized? Today's article addresses the history and future of anesthesia metrics.Conventional wisdom holds that anesthesia practices are captive to the facilities they serve. It is the location of the facility that...