Author: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT Anesthesiologists aren’t well known to most patients, but these specialty doctors have certain traits in common. Anesthesiologists are likely to have: A preference for being in an operating room rather than in a clinic. The practice of anesthesiology is the practice of perioperative medicine. Perioperative medicine has […]
Read MoreAuthor: Laura Dyrda Becker’s ASC Review California had the most new surgery centers in 2023, followed by Florida, Texas and Wisconsin. Surgery centers growth has accelerated as more procedures move to the outpatient setting and healthcare transitions to value-based care. Insurers are pushing surgeries into the outpatient setting and hospitals are expanding their ambulatory strategies. […]
Read MoreUpdated malaria vaccine recommendations from WHO The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, for the prevention of malaria in children. This recommendation aims to address the high burden of malaria in the WHO African Region, where nearly half a million children die from the disease annually. The vaccine is shown to […]
Read MoreApp for autism screening showing promise A tablet-based screening application for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has shown promise in early detection, in a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The app, Sense2Know, demonstrated a high sensitivity of 87.8% in identifying children with ASD, with a specificity of 80.8%. This technology may help […]
Read MoreWhy Anesthesia Experts Can Secure a Higher Percentage of Your Anesthesia Billings In my 26 years of exclusive experience in billing, I’ve learned that the key to successful billing lies in thorough education and training for the entire team. This includes both the anesthesia providers and the billing staff. The adage “garbage in, garbage out” […]
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