New Ruling Allows 100% Medicare Reimbursement for CRNAs Treating Pain Management Patients
Debates concerning the scope of practice of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) have been prevalent in the anesthesia services industry for years. The stance on both sides of the aisle has,…
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What Does The Election Hold For Healthcare Reform?
With Election Day less than 24 hours away, President Barack Obama and former Governor Mitt Romney are winding down what has oftentimes been a contentious campaign for the White House. Party…
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Where are the Anesthesia Jobs?
Where are the most jobs for anesthesiologists and nurse anesthetists? According to information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics from May 2011 (the most recent available), California represents the largest number…
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The Dangers of Delirium
According to a recent New York Times article entitled “Vigilance About the Dangers of Delirium,” hospital patients need not be elderly to beat risk for developing delirium. This condition is characterized…
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Self-Reporting the Next Frontier in Patient Safety
Earlier this year, a report released by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) discovered that 86% of adverse events go unreported in hospitals across the country. This was discovered as…