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Uncategorized Published - 19 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Dexamethasone for Cardiac Surgery: A Practice Preference–Randomized Consent Comparative Effectiveness Trial

Authors: Paul S. Myles, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., M.D., D.Sc. et al Anesthesiology November 2024, Vol. 141, 859–869. Background High-dose corticosteroids have been used to attenuate the inflammatory response to cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, but patient outcome benefits remain unclear. The primary aim was to determine whether using dexamethasone was superior to not using dexamethasone to increase […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Anthem BCBS issues anesthesia reimbursement time limit, leaders brace for cuts

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri announced changes to their evaluation process for claims for anesthesia services. Here are seven things to know about the billing changes, per news releases from each state’s respective Anthem BCBS plan: 1. The changes will affect claims under CPT […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
PREOPERATIVE EVALUATION IN PRIVATE PRACTICE ANESTHESIA

Author: Richard Novak, MD THE ANESTHESIA CONSULTANT The “Preoperative Evaluation” chapter in our Bible, Miller’s Anesthesia, is 80 pages long—one of the longest chapters in the book. As a double-boarded anesthesiologist and internal medicine doctor, preoperative evaluation has been my area of interest and expertise for decades. It’s almost June, and hundreds of anesthesia residents are […]

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Uncategorized Published - 18 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
Discover The Best Anesthesiologist Opportunity in New Mexico

We 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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Uncategorized Published - 18 November, 2024    By - Dr Clemens
A Great Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Gadsden AL

We are seeking a dedicated anesthesia care team to join our new anesthesia care team contract at Riverview Regional Medical Center.  Gadsden is a town of over 100,000 people that is located 1 hour from Birmingham AL and 2 hours from Atlanta GA. Position Highlights: Anesthesiologist call is 1:3 Competitive salary of $500,000 plus benefits. […]

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