Summary:  For certain surgeries, staffing one anesthesiologist for three or four overlapping cases can increase complications in patients post surgery.Most major surgeries would not be possible without the skilled services of an anesthesia provider to render the patient unconscious and pain free. It is the anesthesia provider who ultimately e...

Summary:  Assigning and supporting the patient's ASA status should not be approached in a haphazard or ho-hum manner, as its implications are far-reaching.​The world of tomorrow, as envisioned by futurists, such as Ray Kurzweil, Elon Musk and others, may very well witness an evolutionary shift where artificial intelligence and advanced roboti...

Summary: Two new words are now an integral part of the anesthesia management conversation. They are scope and creep, and they have everything to do with the future or a practice. Understanding how to manage their impact is the key to ongoing viability and success. Anesthesia Market DynamicsThe vocabulary of anesthesia practice management is now fo...

SUMMARY: More and more cases are moving from the hospital to the surgery center. How involved should anesthesia groups be in the running or even owning of these facilities? Today's alert looks at the pros and cons.In 1994, country singer Neal McCoy had a number-one hit on his hands. It was a song about finding the perfect match in a lifetime mate. ...

SUMMARY: Contributing resources to the ICU is not uncommon for anesthesia groups, but there are nuances that each group should keep in mind before making a significant commitment to this line of service.While academic anesthesia departments often provide services in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), this is quite rare among private practices. Hence th...