Author: Mahesh Vaidyanathan, MD, MBA American Society of Anesthesiologists There are several unique aspects to proper coding and billing of obstetric anesthesia services. It is important that these are well understood so a practice can be sure it is making smart decisions and is submitting accurate claims for this anesthesia care. This Timely Topic will […]
Read MoreAuthor: James Kingsland MedicalNewsToday A multinational study that trawled the genomes of more than 100,000 people has trebled the tally of known genetic risk factors for migraine. The study found that two types of migraine — with or without aura — have distinct genetics but also share some genetic characteristics. The genetic regions that the […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lauren Berkow, MD, FASA; Arthur Kanowitz, MD, FACEP Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:In most cases, extubation is a planned, intentional, and controlled procedure, that occurs in the operating room, the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), and the emergency department. Unplanned extubation (UE) is any extubation that is not planned, intentional, and controlled. This complication can […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lynn Reede, DNP, MBA, CRNA, FNAP Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation SUMMARY:Personal and professional wellness are the foundation of vigilant and safe perioperative practice and patient care. Developing a comprehensive learning culture strategy for successful implementation and continuous improvement will foster clinician, and trainee or learner wellbeing for patient and provider safety. Personal and professional […]
Read MoreAuthor: Tony Mira F1rstNews Summary So many anesthesia groups are so busy meeting the service requirements of the facilities they serve that they often fail to take a step back to consider just why they feel so overwhelmed and what they can do about it. Strategic planning can prove to be an invaluable business tool. […]
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