6 Surgical Innovations Defining ASCs

September 9, 2021 - by Becker's ASC Review

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.

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NorthStar Anesthesia’s CEO on Reimbursement Challenges, Growth Opportunities

September 3, 2021 - by Becker's ASC Review

Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on the biggest opportunities for growth in anesthesia.

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Interview: Adam Spiegel, CEO, NorthStar Anesthesia | AANA 2022

September 29, 2022 - by TopMedTalk Podcast

Where 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.

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CEO Expects Aging Physician Population to Impact Anesthesiologists

September 10, 2021 - by Becker's ASC Review

Adam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, spoke with Becker's ASC Review on how physician shortages will affect anesthesiologists.

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2023 American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) Congress

October 9, 2023 - by Adam Spiegel, CEO, and Randy Moore, Chief Anesthetist Officer

At 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.

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Wrapping Your Head – And Your Wallet – Around Value-Based Reimbursement

October 17, 2016 - by Brian Woods, M.D.

Knowing how anesthesiologists and CRNAs get paid is the first step toward understanding the risks and rewards of value-based reimbursement for anesthesia services.

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Podcast Episode 203: The Future Of Anesthesia With NorthStar CEO & CAO

October 13, 2022 - by Beyond the Mask Podcast

There’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.

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Improving Surgical On-Time Starts and Room Turnover Times

November 29, 2016 - by Jim Scarsella

Improvements 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.

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Booster Shots for Boomers

November 23, 2021 - by The Great Michigan Weekend

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Solving the Texas Health Care Shortage

November 2, 2023 - by Dr. George Mills, Regional Chief Medical Officer for Oklahoma and Texas and a VP of Physician Services

Dr. 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.

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What Anesthesiologists Should Consider Before Signing Employment Contracts

November 16, 2023 - by ASA 2023 Blog

Dr. 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.

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Job Hunting 101 for Anesthesiologists and CRNAs

May 23, 2016 - by Jade Vardeman

New 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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Clinicians’ Mental Health Moves To Forefront During Pandemic

March 2, 2022 - by Anesthesiology News

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.

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Putting Patient Safety Front and Center

March 16, 2021 - by Medical Device and Diagnostic Industry – Amanda Pedersen

Medtronic is supporting Patient Safety Awareness Week with a series of clinician-led educational opportunities happening all this

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Anesthesia Services and ICD-10: It’s All About the Documentation

June 13, 2016 - by Wendy Odell, CRNA

Anesthesiologists and CRNAs who take clinical documentation seriously will contribute to the ICD-10 compliance success of their practice and maximize their reimbursement from payers.

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How Change Management can Build Value with Randy Moore and Desirée Chappell

July 6, 2022 - by Anesthesia Guidebook Podcast

Randy 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.

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Living With Quality Measures

July 25, 2016 - by Joel Tompkins, CRNA

Taking 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.

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Three Components of an Efficient Anesthesia Practice

January 10, 2017 - by Larry Hornsby, CRNA

As 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.

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NorthStar Anesthesia is Shaking Up the Status Quo to Pursue a New Standard in Patient Outcomes And Experiences.

February 1, 2021 - by Boss Magazine

It’s one of the holy grails around the business of medicine: increasing patient access and quality of care—while decreasing cost

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What Can We Learn from the Customer Service Industry?

February 02, 2017 - by Josh Lumbley MD, MBA

In 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?

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Lessons From the Pandemic: The Intersection of Mental Health, Wellness, and High-Quality Patient Care

December 31, 2021 - by ASA Monitor - Dr. Josh Lumbley

The past 18 months have placed seemingly unending physical and emotional strain upon physician anesthesiologists, CRNAs, and allied health care workers.

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Re-Imagining the Anesthesia Care Model

August 26, 2016 - by Brian Woods, M.D.

Disruptive 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.

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3 Tips to Reduce Pharmacy Expenses

August 26, 2016 - by Lewie Anderson

Pharmacy expenses are a constant target for cost containment with hospital and ASC administrators.

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The Great Michigan Weekend – Dr. John Pappas

April 9, 2021 - by WJR Radio

Dr. John Pappas, anesthesiology and pain medicine at Beaumont hospital talks with Jim and Steve about the medical challenges facing aging baby boomers today

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How will Biden’s $1.9 Trillion Plan Affect ASCs? ASC Leaders Weigh In

April 9, 2021 - by Becker's ASC Review

Some ASC leaders think President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan could be a win for ASCs.

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Seeing Beyond the Operating Room

April 29, 2016 - by Brian Woods, M.D.

As 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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