SUMMARY: The coronavirus (COVID) crisis currently assailing the citizens of the United States is not uniform in its coverage or consistent in its severity. While it is true that every state has reported residents with the ailment, some regions and cities are being hit harder than others. Only last Mondaydid Wyoming see its first fatality from ...
SummaryGroups don't always understand the requirements of the locum tenens arrangement. Who can be a locum? How long can their services be used? In what way can we utilize them? These are questions we hope to answer for our readers in today's article."Lawd, I was born a ramblin' man. Trying to make a living and doing the best I can. But when it's t...
SummaryMost anesthesia practices accept the need to provide key surgeons two 'flip' rooms so they can be more efficient and productive; but how does this requirement impact the anesthesia practice? Most do not really know but it is an important question.Traditionally, anesthesia staffing has involved the assignment of a provider—either a physician ...
Summary The relationship between an anesthesia practice and the hospital administration can become challenging, especially when the negotiation of a hospital contract involves the determination of financial support. While it is true that sometimes the parties cannot come to terms and the administration must employ the providers, this is the e...
Summary To maintain momentum, anesthesia groups must place a priority on preparing the next generation for leadership. How can that best be accomplished? Today's article provides some helpful suggestions. So many of the client groups we serve are fortunate to have strong and able leaders. We see evidence of this as we meet with our clients, listen...