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Go ahead and admit it. You’d secretly like to be a superhero. Normal human by day but invincible crimefighter by night. In fact, go ahead and throw in a red cape for good measure. While few of us can approach the capabilities of the Caped Crusader or the Dynamic Duo, all of us can do […]
There was a time when most anesthesia providers were paid based on the collections posted for the patients they treated. This mode of compensation was sometimes referred to as eat what you kill. It was easy to calculate using any standard billing software and had the perception of rewarding diligence and hard work. It was […]
You just got the bad news. The mechanic pulls you aside and informs you that your vintage VW Karmann Ghia is going to need a major overhaul—rods, rings, bearings, the works. As a treasured possession and family heirloom, there’s only one thing to do: you bite the bullet and pony up the cash. Sometimes, things […]
It comes from the ancient Chinese practice of lingchi. “Death by a thousand cuts” is our way of describing a long, slow, gradual process where the culmination of an entire series of misfortunes ultimately ends in ruin. In ancient China, lingchi was a manner of execution reserved only for the most egregious of criminals. Rather than a quick […]
It happens every now and then. You’re moving along at a pretty good clip, enjoying the scenery and the thrill of the ride. Then, all of a sudden, you’re forced to slam on the brakes to avoid a family of ducks waddling across the road. Without any kind of warning, you find yourself at a […]
For the past few years, most anesthesia practices have had trouble recruiting qualified providers to meet the needs of the facilities they serve. In June 2024, the ASA published an article entitled “Anesthesia Workforce Shortage Poses Threat to Health Care.” While it is true that some practices with consistent surgical volume and a positive payer […]
In a final follow-up to the 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, we want to bring you the remaining highlights involving the quality reporting programs applicable to the inpatient hospital setting. The following reflects material that can be found in the fact sheet pertaining to the final rule published by the Centers for […]
Every year brings something new, especially in the context of healthcare rules and regulations. We’ve already seen the changes the government has planned for anesthesia and pain reimbursement, post-op pain coding, telehealth, and opioid treatment; now it’s time to take a look at what the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has in store […]
As you know from last week’s alert, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has released its 2025 fiscal year (FY) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) final rule, which goes into effect—in large part—on Oct 1 of this year. Part of that rule addresses multiple programs and requirements dedicated to quality measurement. Over the […]
