Preserving a Critical Resource: Addressing the National Shortage of Type O Blood
O-negative blood is in critical shortage and smarter transfusion practices can help protect this lifesaving resource.
OB Anesthesia Insight: Intraoperative Pain Management During C-section
Megan Rosenstein, MD, MBA, and The Doctors Company discuss practical strategies to improve outcomes for OR patients undergoing C-section with neuraxial anesthesia for pain management.
How Specialized Anesthesia Expertise Drives Revenue and Compliance
Anesthesia billing is not like any other specialty. When generalist RCM teams manage this complexity, critical revenue opportunities can slip through the cracks.
National Blood Supply Shortage
Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) are becoming more complex following an increase in natural disasters and intentional acts of violence. These events often result in severe injuries that require immediate emergency…
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Transport of Blood Products in Mass Casualty Incidents
Mass casualty incidents (MCIs) are becoming more complex following an increase in natural disasters and intentional acts of violence. These events often result in severe injuries that require immediate emergency…
NAPA Anesthesia Chief Medical Office named to Patient Safety List
Annually, Becker's Hospital Review names "90 patient safety experts to know". The list reflects dedicated champions who place patient safety at the forefront—minimizing patient harm, managing disease, and preparing for…
Planned disruption: How change management principles can improve health system performance & profitability
In light of the nationwide shortage of clinicians and other allied health professionals, hospitals and health systems are struggling to staff operating rooms and are spending more money on the…
Navigating the anesthesia provider shortage: 5 notes for ASC leaders
North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) led a group of ASC healthcare leaders in discussion about the challenges faced by the healthcare industry due to a shortage of anesthesia clinicians.
Embracing Systemness: A Pathway to Elevating Health System Effectiveness
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the concept of Systemness has gained prominence as a strategic approach to overcome challenges, drive efficiency, and improve outcomes. As the healthcare industry faces…
How Data Drives Value in Perioperative Service and Beyond
In the fast-evolving landscape of healthcare, true, quantitative data has emerged as an indispensable asset to drive critical decisions and positive change. While this applies throughout the healthcare ecosystem, it…