Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Lawmakers in Tennessee recently revived a bill that would allow certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice in the state in an effort to address the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. The bill would allow CAAs to practice in the state, where they currently need additional state approval. There are currently 21 states that […]
Read MoreAuthors: Parikh S, Scorsese G, Romeiser J, et al. Cureus 16(8): e66800. August 2024 Introduction Controlled substance waste processes in perioperative areas can be cumbersome. Streamlining this process is a critical component of improving operating room efficiency. At our institution, unused controlled substances require a two-person waste prior to disposal. We hypothesized that access to […]
Read MoreAutor: Erica Carbajal Becker’s Hospital Review Between 2022 and 2023, prescriptions for GLP-1 drugs soared 132.6% while bariatric surgery rates fell 25.6%, according to a new study from researchers at Boston-based Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The findings offer a clearer picture of how the growing popularity of GLP-1 weight loss drugs is affecting […]
Read MoreAuthor: Andrew Cass Becker’s Hospital CFO Review CMS released its 2025 physician payment rule, which includes a 94 cent (2.83%) conversion factor decrease from 2024. The physician fee schedule conversion factor for 2025 is $32.35, down from $33.29 in 2024, according to a Nov. 1 CMS news release. The final rule was met with criticism by the […]
Read MoreWe are seeking a dedicated anesthesiologist to join our all-anesthesiologist group. Our team will consist of 4 full-time providers and 1 for vacation relief, managing 3 operating rooms. Position Highlights: Zero call for 3 weeks, followed by 1 week of call without daytime work only call after 7 PM therefore you may not work the […]
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