Summary: The practice of anesthesia is preeminently clinical, but few practices can sustain themselves without adhering to sound financial and contract management principles. What are the risk areas faced by today's anesthesia groups and how can they be safely navigated? Addressing these concerns is more imperative than ever.Anesthesia providers ha...

SUMMARY: Audits of anesthesia records and claims are inevitable. The question is, how well will your group members' documentation hold up under the bright light of scrutiny? A few strategies may help them to survive a payer audit.Don't think they're not out there. They are . . . just around the corner, looking over your shoulder and ready to pounce...

SUMMARY: Today we explore is big really better? Many a practice has dedicated considerable time and energy to the discussion of merger and expansion options. This question is more relevant now than ever; the specialty is more at effect of dramatic and dynamic market forces than few ever anticipated. Plotting a secure and financially viable pat...

SUMMARY: Despite education and efforts to reduce the abuse of opioids among Americans, the addiction crisis continues. To what extent can pain management and anesthesia practices play a part in reducing America's dependence on these substances?A new book has brought one of the nation's most serious health crises into clear focus. Empire of Pain: Th...

​Summary: Even before the No Surprises Act went into effect, major national healthcare organizations raised concerns about conflicts between the Act and its implementing regulations. Battle lines are now being drawn.As most of our readers know, federal law now protects insured patients from receiving surprisingly high medical bills from ancillary p...