​ Summary:  Managing expectations in the business environment can be a bit tricky. Anesthesia groups have certain expectations that have always been placed upon them. The problem comes when these expectations are increased in number and intensified in detail. Today's alert reviews the continual mission creep being experienced by many of our an...

Summary: Anesthesia retains a unique tool that has the potential to positively reshape efficiency, financial viability and work flow. The problem is that this tool is so often poorly wielded by both the group and the facility. Historically, revenue cycle management companies have developed their software to navigate the intricacies and exigen...

Summary:  For doctors who medically direct, their primary focus should be the room or rooms they are overseeing. Nevertheless, national and local Medicare rules allow the medically directing doctor to perform certain other services, as well. What are these services and are they applicable in every jurisdiction? Today's alert provides answers....

Summary:  The goal of every anesthesia practice is financial and strategic independence. This allows practices to pursue clinical and business opportunities that will support their ongoing financial viability. The problem is that, for some practices, the impact of deteriorating payer mix, declining volume, and unreasonable coverage and call r...

Summary:  It's that time of year again. The government has released its massive proposed 2022 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, and it contains more disappointing news relative to anesthesia and ancillary reimbursement.Some suggestions can be rather upsetting, and some recommendations can be downright discouraging. Such is the case for the...