Author: Dr. Clemens

Uncategorized Published - 2 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: Are we Ready for the Age of Non-invasive Haemodynamic Monitoring?

It is fascinating and alluring—the evidence is converging that with goal-directed haemodynamic therapy we can actively contribute to better postoperative outcomes of our patients, particularly in our high-risk patients. And this is potentially possible, as suggested by an overwhelming number of publications from recent years, with completely non-invasive advanced haemodynamic monitoring. Indeed, it consequently marks […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: Nocebo effects and negative suggestion in anesthesia

Authors:  Zech N, Seemann M, Hansen E Published in Der Anaesthesist (Oct 2014) Anesthetists have an impact on patients and healing processes not only through drugs, interventions and therapy but also significantly by their words and personality. A substantial part of observed side effects is caused by nocebo effects and negative suggestion, i.e. by the […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: Introverted leaders: 5 traits that help them excel

There’s good reason why 40% of executives describe themselves as introverts. People often think a big, vibrant personality is needed to succeed in the business world, but that’s simply not true. It’s often the quiet ones who have the loudest minds. 1. They think first. Even in casual conversations, leaders learn by listening. They realize […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: The Case for Recycling Surgical Supplies

A large hospital can rack up $15 million in wasted surgical supplies annually, researchers find. At least some of these materials could be recycled for use in developing countries, they say. It’s not that surprising that millions of dollars in surgical supplies are opened in operating rooms but go unused every year in the average […]

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Uncategorized Published - 2 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: Will bundled payments hurt healthcare innovation?

Bundled payment models —which involve a set price intended to cover each element of clinical care or support for a specific procedure or condition — could prove an effective way for the care providers to contain costs while improving quality. However, some healthcare industry stakeholders have raised concerns about a possible downside to bundling payments: […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: Survey: Providers turn to RCM outsourcing, cite value-based transition

Hundreds of healthcare providers have contracted companies in the past 2 years that handle all aspects of revenue cycle management. More healthcare providers are outsourcing end-to-end revenue cycle management amid the change to value-based payment models, a new survey shows. Experts predict the market for RCM outsourcing will approach $10 billion by 2016. According to […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: 6 Ways Docs Go Wrong With Informed Consent

Informed Consent Misinterpretations Are Common “If only the doctor had warned me of this terrible complication, I never would have agreed to his treatment.” When a patient has a poor outcome, that statement is typically the basis for a malpractice lawsuit claiming that the physician didn’t provide adequate informed consent before a procedure or treatment. […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: 7 Poisonous Beliefs That Make You Desperately Unhappy

All of us, at least once in a while, are unhappy. But what if you’re unhappy much of the time? In most cases the cause is not external. How happy you feel is in large part something you can control. But not if… You believe professional success will bring lasting fulfillment. You can love your […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: Doctors Seek Another ICD-10 Delay

The twice-delayed ICD-10 implementation was supposed to have taken effect on Oct. 1, 2014. Now physicians groups in two states are asking members to implore their representatives in Congress for a two-year postponement. Physician associations in Texas and New York are urging their members to press the lame duck Congress to delay ICD-10 implementation until […]

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Uncategorized Published - 1 December, 2014    By - Dr. Clemens
Anesthesia Management: FDA Approves Noninvasive Device to Monitor Fractional Flow Reserve

I thought this was interesting so I wanted to share with our readers. The FDA has approved a novel technology that measures fractional flow reserve (FFR) noninvasively using data obtained from a computed tomographic scan of the heart. The HeartFlow FFR-CT “is a computer modeling program that provides a functional assessment of blood flow in […]

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