The ASC industry has seen distinct surgical advancements in specialties such as cardiology and spine, allowing for more procedures to move to the outpatient setting.
Read moreAdam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest opportunities for growth in anesthesia.
Read moreWhere are CRNA's placed in the current market? What are going to be the pitfalls and the plus points as we move on from a challenging time? With thanks to NorthStar Anesthesia for their help in helping TopMedTalk to cover the American American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology's annual conference 2022.
Read moreAdam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how physician shortages will affect anesthesiologists.
Read moreAt the 2023 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Congress, NorthStar CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer Randy Moore analyzed the current anesthesia landscape and projected industry trends. Read a summary of their presentation.
Read moreKnowing how anesthesiologists and CRNAs get paid is the first step toward understanding the risks and rewards of value-based reimbursement for anesthesia services.
Read moreThere’s been a huge strain put on the anesthesia business in recent years due to the way that hospitals and surgeries have changed, and there’s some uneasiness about what it could mean for the future. Today we’ve invited NorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Anesthetist Officer Randy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, on to assess the state of the profession and discuss what’s to come for CRNAs as processes evolve.
Read moreImprovements in on-time surgical start times and room turnover times can have a dramatic effect on the operational and financial efficiency of surgical services, both in the ambulatory surgery center and hospital settings.
Read moreDr. George Mills, Regional Chief Medical Officer for Oklahoma and Texas and a VP of Physician Services, writes about the clinician shortage in Texas and what NorthStar is doing to improve recruitment and retention efforts for CRNAs and anesthesiologists.
Read moreDr. Romeo Kaddoum, Regional Chief Medical Officer for Michigan and the Senior Vice President of Physician Services, attended the 2023 American Society of Anesthesiologists meeting where he participated in a roundtable discussion on contract transparency. He provided his advice on what anesthesiologists should consider before signing an employment contract.
Read moreNew anesthesiologists and CRNAs have been so busy learning their craft, they may not have thought about how to land their first job.
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There is no “right way to feel” during the COVID-19 pandemic, and its impact on healthcare organizations cannot be overstated. In this climate, it is critical that healthcare employers remain vigilant in their efforts to prioritize the mental health and well-being of their employees.
Read moreMedtronic is supporting Patient Safety Awareness Week with a series of clinician-led educational opportunities happening all this
Read moreAnesthesiologists and CRNAs who take clinical documentation seriously will contribute to the ICD-10 compliance success of their practice and maximize their reimbursement from payers.
Read moreRandy Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA and Desirée Chappell, MSNA, CRNA join me to talk about change management in healthcare. They are both on the leadership team with NorthStar Anesthesia, which provides perioperative services at over 200 facilities across 20 states.
Read moreTaking these three steps can convert quality metrics reporting from a necessary evil for anesthesia services to a simple process that supports positive clinical and financial outcomes.
Read moreAs anesthesia providers, we all feel the same pressure every day - and during each case - to deliver every component of "the perfect anesthetic," which is defined differently by the various stakeholders involved in the anesthetic experience.
Read moreIt’s one of the holy grails around the business of medicine: increasing patient access and quality of care—while decreasing cost
Read moreIn the most recent Harvard Business Review, authors determined what behavioral traits contributed the most to highly ranked customer service representatives. How can this information impact us in our day-to-day interactions in the operating room?
Read moreThe past 18 months have placed seemingly unending physical and emotional strain upon physician anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and allied health care workers.
Read moreDisruptive innovation is coming to anesthesia services, and it's coming in the form of anesthesia care models that are customized to the needs of patients, facilities and communities.
Read morePharmacy expenses are a constant target for cost containment with hospital and ASC administrators.
Read moreDr. John Pappas, anesthesiology and pain medicine at Beaumont hospital talks with Jim and Steve about the medical challenges facing aging baby boomers today
Read moreSome ASC leaders think President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan could be a win for ASCs.
Read moreAs value-based reimbursement systems begin to expand, clinicians who provide anesthesia services must recognize and embrace their broader role in affecting the facilities' patient care systems and their bottom line.
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