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Anthem anesthesia payment policy reversal prompts statement from American Society of Anesthesiologists

Editor's Note The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) commended Anthem's reversal of a policy to deny anesthesia payment based on arbitrary time limits, which was set for February 2025 in three states. “The now-rescinded policy was inconsistent with prevailing standards, regulations and billing norms, and revealed a diminished dedication to…

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By: Matt Danford
December 6, 2024
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Advanced practice providers fill capacity gaps amid continued scope-of-practice debates

Editor's Note A recent report in Becker’s Hospital Review illuminated health systems’ efforts to address physician shortage by integrating advanced practice providers (APPs) into care models. Citing projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Becker’s noted that nurse practitioners (NPs) “are the fastest-growing occupation in the country, with employment in…

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By: Matt Danford
December 6, 2024
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Analyzing outpatient surgery emerging trends as ASC market growth expected at $130B by 2031

Editor's Note With the ambulatory surgery center (ASC) market projected to reach $130.6 billion by 2031—a compound annual growth rate of 3.9%—ASC leaders pointed Becker’s ASC Review to key trends and opportunities fueling this growth. Outpatient care continues to expand across various specialties, and several factors are driving this shift,…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
December 4, 2024
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AMA letter expresses opposition to CRNA use of 'nurse anesthesiologist' title

Editor's Note The American Medical Association (AMA) expressed “strong opposition” to a proposed regulation in Washington, DC, that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) to use the title “nurse anesthesiologist.” As detailed in a December 2 announcement, a letter to the DC Department of Health from AMA CEO James…

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By: Matt Danford
December 3, 2024
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FDA Class 1 recalls target anesthesia workstations, ambulatory infusion pumps, ventilators

Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has designated Class 1 recalls—the most severe category indicating risk of serious injury or death—involving three systems: Atlan anesthesia workstations from Draeger, CADD-Solis ambulatory infusion pumps from Smiths Medical, and Trilogy Evo ventilators from Philips Respironics. FDA issued all three announcements…

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By: Matt Danford
November 20, 2024
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The anesthesia staffing crisis: How we got here, what hospitals can do

Takeaways • Documentation and coding procedures are rife with opportunity for cost savings. • Passed in 2022, the No Surprises Act is designed to protect insured patients from surprise billing for emergency services from out-of-network providers. However, the result has been nearly 40% cuts in reimbursements to anesthesiologists. • OR…

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By: Brita Belli
November 20, 2024
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Study: Demand for anesthesiologists rises sharply, driven by job market, regional variations

Editor's Note A recent study by RIVANNA® Medical, a leader in medical imaging technology, highlights a rising interest in anesthesiologist careers across the US, showing a 46% increase in online job search activity from August 2020 to August 2024, Rivanna Medical reported in October 2024. The study analyzed search trends…

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By: Tarsilla Moura
November 13, 2024
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GLP-1 labels carry pulmonary aspiration warning

Editor's Note The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated the labels of all treatments containing GLP-1 receptor agonists with a warning about warning about pulmonary aspiration during general anesthesia or deep sedation. Drugs and brand names listed in a November 8 report on the development from MedPage Today…

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By: Matt Danford
November 12, 2024
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Research reveals racial disparity in postoperative pain management

Editor's Note Black patients are less likely to receive multimodal analgesia and more likely to be given additional oral opioids compared to white patients, according to research presented at the Anesthesiology 2024 annual meeting. According to an October 20 report on the retrospective study from the American Society of Anesthesiologists,…

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By: Matt Danford
November 12, 2024
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Study: Single-syringe pump reduces OR propofol waste

Editor's Note Research published in the British Journal of Anaesthesia suggests that switching to a single syringe pump for both induction and maintenance of anesthesia could significantly cut propofol waste in operating rooms. EurekAlert! published the news October 29.  Propofol waste accounts for up to 45% of medication waste in…

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By: Matt Danford
November 12, 2024
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