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These recent months battling COVID-19 have been a “once-in-a-lifetime” event for all of us. Our hospitals have all been affected, and thousands of healthcare workers have been infected. Some of us have been deeply affected personally, and there are those who have dealt with the... Continue Reading

American doctors are working in one of the most complex health care systems in the world. Many anesthesia specialists, and physicians in general, are disheartened by our current health care system’s complexity and its all-too-frequent absence of caring and compassion. Theresa... Continue Reading

Commercial applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning have made remarkable progress recently. Meanwhile, much of the public and, of course, the medical community are aware that the physician shortage is worsening, including anesthesia specialists. There are... Continue Reading

It’s good to see how one’s own character traits might impede a lot of the big issues anesthesia specialists face in the operating room, especially in crisis situations. By taking the best and the worst of human personalities and analyzing how those instincts come out in crisis... Continue Reading

Current anesthesia trends tell us that the market for anesthesia specialists is and will be experiencing some significant changes in the coming years. Providers and their organizations will be wise to evaluate trends and determine what will be required to ensure their quality of... Continue Reading

With an aging population requiring more medical services and a majority of Americans with insurance coverage, anesthesiology remains a popular specialty. There continues to be a large and still-growing demand for medical care to serve this burgeoning population of older patients... Continue Reading

Perioperative care given before and after surgery covers a broader landscape nowadays. It takes place in hospitals, in surgical centers attached to hospitals, in freestanding surgical centers and in various health care providers’ offices. International Standards for a Safe... Continue Reading

In today’s healthcare field, it is imperative to stay on top of your anesthesia services to prove your clinical performance and patient satisfaction success rates. Below is a list of favorable suggestions from the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) for physician... Continue Reading

At this year’s ASA Practice Management Meeting in Las Vegas, there was a recurring theme of understanding disruption, embracing change and “Defining the Future.” With over 1,000 anesthesiologists, residents, practice managers, coders and business leaders, the conference is an... Continue Reading