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Efficiency in anesthesiology is key to patient safety and satisfaction. At CCI Anesthesia, we collaborate with OR directors and healthcare facilities to achieve operational excellence. Explore how we optimize efficiency and prioritize patient well-being. 🔗: https://bit.ly/3TzDr4s

Today the Federal Trade Commission sued U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Inc. (USAP), the dominant provider of anesthesia services in Texas, and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, alleging the two executed a multi-year anticompetitive scheme to consolidate anesthesiology practices in Texas, drive up the price of anesthesia services provided to Texas patients, and boost their own profits. Our complaint alleges that USAP and Welsh Carson, which created USAP, engaged in a three-part strategy to consolidate and monopolize the anesthesiology market in Texas. First, they executed a roll-up scheme, systematically buying up nearly every large anesthesia practice in Texas to create a single dominant provider with the power to demand higher prices. Second, USAP and Welsh Carson further drove up anesthesia prices through price-setting agreements with remaining independent practices. Third, USAP sidelined a significant competitor by striking a deal to keep it out of USAP’s territory. So proud of the Health Care Division of the Bureau for developing and now litigating this case.

Requests for anesthesia stipends have surged by 400%, placing a high financial burden on healthcare institutions. Learn ways to combat anesthesia professional shortages below --> Want to speak with Jason Klopotowski or one of our other anesthesiology experts directly about your facilities needs? Contact us at SurgicalDirections.com, via LinkedIn, or at 312.870.5600. #anesthesia #anesthesiologist #CRNA #anesthesiologyleaders #healthcareleaders

The FTC today sued USAP, the dominant provider of anesthesia services in Texas, and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, alleging the two executed a multi-year anticompetitive scheme to consolidate anesthesiology practices in Texas, drive up the price of anesthesia services provided to Texas patients, and boost their own profits. The FTC’s complaint alleges that USAP and Welsh Carson, which created USAP, engaged in a three-part strategy to consolidate and monopolize the anesthesiology market in Texas. First, they executed a roll-up scheme, systematically buying up nearly every large anesthesia practice in Texas to create a single dominant provider with the power to demand higher prices. Second, USAP and Welsh Carson further drove up anesthesia prices through price-setting agreements with remaining independent practices. And third, USAP sidelined a significant competitor by striking a deal to keep it out of USAP’s territory. The FTC alleges that USAP and Welsh Carson’s conduct cost Texans tens of millions of dollars more each year in anesthesia services, and amounts to unlawful monopolization, unlawful acquisitions, a conspiracy to monopolize, unfair methods of competition, and unlawful restraints of trade. I'm proud of the work done by the staff of the Health Care Division, along with our Bureau of Economics, in bringing this important case.

Anesthesiology reimbursements appear to overvalue procedural complexity by 3x and undervalue patient complexity by 1/3 compared with EHR-derived workload, particularly for patients with more severe illness. https://ja.ma/3Ov8FJc

#newdaynewchapter Today is World Anesthesia Day celebrated worldwide on16th October. Anesthesiology is a medical specialty dealing with the Perioperative Care of patients. Perioperative means: 1. Pre-operative care - for example making sure that the person is medically optimized so that she / he can undergo an operative intervention safely; 2. Intra-operative care - ensuring the person is monitored properly and ensuring she / he is insensate to the operative stimulus (ie, pain); 3. Post-operative care - for example postoperative pain control or care in the intensive care unit (ICU). There are a number of sub-specialties within Anesthesiology: cardiac anesthesia, obstetric anesthesia, regional-acute pain anesthesia, regional-chronic pain anesthesia, pediatric anesthesia, Critical Care Medicine, neuro-anesthesia, and so forth. This includes trauma victims, transplant patients, essentially any person who is really really sick we say: at risk for loss of life or limb, or who will lose life or limb without immediate intervention. A typical clinical day begins about 0600 or 0630, reviewing patients on the ICU service. Then about 0700 talk to the senior physician in the e-ICU (also known as tele-ICU. Leverages technology to make sure that there is always a senior-level person able to look over / care for the ICU population) who is going off after his / her shift ends. Then talking to the bedside nurse of each patient to get more review of events from the night. This is followed by selected physical examination of those for whom there are specific issues that have been raised by this review. At about 0800 hrs in our institution - do Interdisciplinary Rounds with the nursing and Case Management people to talk about who we think can be discharged from the unit that day. From 0830 to about 0900 several cups of tea or strong coffee are drunk. At 0900 begin daily bedside interdisciplinary rounds: Attending physician, Critical Care Medicine fellow, residents, bedside nurse, Critical Care Medicine pharmacist, nutritionist, Social Worker, respiratory therapist. Each person has a choreographed role in the bedside rounds, and each patient is discussed in detail: why were they admitted to the ICU, what keeps them in the ICU, physiologic and laboratory parameters, physical examination, medications, family issues, nutritional issues, and so forth. This usually takes several hours. In the best circumstance, while we are rounding, the physician - Surgeon or Internal Medicine specialist - who sent the patient to us is also present; the rounds are then multidisciplinary in addition to interdisciplinary. When this doesn't happen, spend some time after rounds talking to the sending physician. We ask that the family members of the patient be present for these rounds. If they are, we incorporate them into the rounding process; if not, we make sure a daily call is made to the designated family member so they are kept up to date. Happy World Anesthesia Day 2023

Anesthesia reimbursement per billed Relative Value Units (RVU) may not reflect the actual value of the work performed According to this study that looked at 405 clinicians who provided anesthesia for 31,688 encounters https://lnkd.in/gxDur9e3, "In this cross-sectional study of 8 hospitals in 2 states, we found that reimbursement for anesthesiology services overcompensated for procedural complexity and undercompensated for patient complexity. Our results suggest that the current system for anesthesiology reimbursement might be poorly calibrated with clinical workload. The method for measuring clinical workload developed in this study could be used to improve reimbursement valuations." #anesthesia #anesthesiology #medicalbilling #medicalcodingandbilling #medicalclaims #RVU

Exciting news! A new article just released on how "the DPA used in the case report is a welcome addition to the anesthesiology provider’s toolbox and shows promise in reducing patient risk, such as airway collapse with resultant hypoxemia." Learn more @mcmurraymed.com #McMurrayEnhancedAirway  #airwaymanagement #healthcareinnovation #anesthesiologist #patientsafety #DistalPharyngealAirway

A3C is a renowned group practice offering specialized anesthesiology and critical care services in Nigeria. With a team of experienced and highly qualified doctors, we ensure that the medical institutions we serve receive the highest standard of care. Here’s why partnering with A3C is a more advantageous choice than employing in-house individual doctors: 1. Expertise and Specialization: Multi-Disciplinary Team: Our diverse team of Anesthetists and Intensivists brings a wide range of sub-speciality expertise and experience, garnered from excellent careers within the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, allowing us to cater to complex medical cases. Continuous Education: A3C emphasizes ongoing training and development. We not only ensure that our practitioners stay abreast of the latest medical advancements, but also endeavour to improve the knowledge and practice standards of the institutions where we provide service. 2. Cost-Effective Solution: No Recruitment Costs: With A3C you can save on recruitment, onboarding, administrative and regulatory expenses associated with employing full-time anesthesiologists and critical care doctors. Scalable Services: Our flexible team can be tailored to your needs, helping you manage costs during fluctuating patient volumes. 3. Quality Assurance: Proven Track Record: A3C has a history of delivering high-quality care, backed by evidence-based protocols. We have provided, in the recent past, and currently do provide, excellent clinical and audit services to the some of the better equipped facilities in Nigeria. Compliance and Accreditation: Our team is dedicated to adhering to international standards and local regulations, ensuring both patient and clinician safety.  4. Enhanced Efficiency: Collaborative Approach: A3C works seamlessly with your existing medical team to provide integrated care and support, while promoting an atmosphere of mutual respect, avid engagement and learning. 24/7 Availability: Unlike individual salaried doctors who may require paid leaves of absence at intervals, our group provides uninterrupted service, ensuring that there are no gaps in critical patient care.  5. Community Engagement: Cultural Competency: Our group’s local presence in Africa ensures cultural sensitivity and alignment with community health needs. Community Outreach: A3C actively engages in community programs, contributing to the broader healthcare ecosystem.   Finally, choosing A3C over in-house individual doctors is a decision that aligns with clinical excellence, financial prudence, and community responsibility. By partnering with us for anesthesia and critical care services, hospitals and healthcare institutions can benefit from the collective knowledge, wisdom and dedication of our skilled team, ensuring optimal patient care and satisfaction.

Let’s have a look at the “milk of anesthesia today 😎 ⚪️Exploring the Versatility of Propofol in Anesthesia Practice: Propofol, often hailed as the "milk of anesthesia," 💉is a versatile agent widely used in anesthesia practice for its rapid onset, smooth induction, and quick recovery properties. Let's delve into why propofol continues to be a cornerstone in anesthesia: 🔘Rapid Onset and Offset: Propofol boasts a rapid onset of action, allowing for swift induction of anesthesia. Its short duration of action and quick recovery profile make it ideal for procedures requiring rapid turnover and efficient patient recovery. 🔘Smooth Induction and Emergence: Propofol provides a smooth and comfortable induction of anesthesia, minimizing patient discomfort and avoiding the adverse effects associated with volatile anesthetics. Patients often emerge from propofol anesthesia feeling refreshed and without residual effects. 🔘Precise Titration: Propofol offers precise titration, allowing anesthesia providers to adjust the depth of anesthesia rapidly and accurately. This enables tailored anesthesia management to meet the specific needs of each patient and procedure. 🔘Minimal Cardiovascular Effects: Propofol produces minimal cardiovascular depression compared to other anesthetic agents, making it a preferred choice for patients with compromised cardiac function, Careful titration of drug and use of Ketamine along with propofol in equal volumes can be beneficial in hemodynamic instability scenario. 🔘Antiemetic Properties: Propofol exhibits potent antiemetic properties, reducing the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV). This is particularly beneficial for patients at increased risk of PONV, such as those undergoing laparoscopic or gynecological procedures. 🔘Flexible Administration: Propofol can be administered via intravenous bolus or continuous infusion, allowing for flexible anesthesia delivery based on patient characteristics, surgical requirements, and anesthesia provider preferences. 🔘Wide Range of Applications: Propofol is utilized across a broad spectrum of clinical settings, including operating rooms, procedural suites, and critical care units. Its versatility makes it suitable for various surgical and diagnostic procedures, from minor interventions to major surgeries. ⚪️As we continue to advance in perioperative medicine, propofol remains a trusted and indispensable tool for anesthesia providers worldwide, contributing to improved patient outcomes and enhanced surgical experiences. #Anesthesia #Propofol #medicalinnovation #patientsafety #anesthesiology #anesthesialife #AnesthesiaTechnologist #AnesthesiaJobs #HealthcareJobs #MedicalJobs #AnesthesiaCareers #HealthcareCareers #MedicalProfessionals #Anesthesiology #MedicalRecruitment #AnesthesiaTechnologist #OperatingRoomJobs