The Promotions of Dr. Miguel Cervantes III and Dr. Anthony Dominic Will Advance Care in the Communities they Serve

ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Premier Anesthesia, a national leader and specialist in anesthesia practice management, has announced the promotions of Miguel Cervantes III, MD, MBA, FASA, and Anthony Dominic, DO, MHSA to the positions of regional medical directors. For over 20 years, Premier Anesthesia has been a highly trusted partner for healthcare organizations nationwide. With a wealth of knowledge and skill in hospital-based anesthesia practices, they focus on developing and managing anesthesia services tailored to the needs of their clients, medical staff and communities. From recruitment to efficient management, Premier Anesthesia is dedicated to ensuring optimal patient and client outcomes. In...

5 Critical Anesthesia Related Issues Facing Hospitals

Many healthcare organizations are in the midst of reassessing their needs, restructuring their organization, and rebuilding their teams. When it comes to specialized services like anesthesia, hospitals must deal with the ebbs and flows of patient volume and new regulations. Furthermore, anesthesiologists and CRNAs are some of the most sought-after medical providers in the world, making them imperative to have available yet fraught with challenges such as inconsistent billing and staffing models. Below we take a deeper dive into five of the most significant issues facing anesthesia departments and how to overcome them. Recruitment and Retention The competition for...

Why Outsourcing Anesthesia Care Makes a Difference for Community Hospitals

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, it is predicted that there will be a shortage of anywhere between 38,000 to 124,000 physicians by 2034, with rural areas the most impacted. Rural and community hospitals have long struggled with being able to deliver quality care as they grapple with staffing shortages and closures – both hastened by the pandemic. CRNAs and anesthesiologists are vital to a population in need of surgical care in these areas. Lack of staff can lead to canceled surgeries or sending patients to other facilities, sometimes hours away. However, recruiting and retaining top talent is...

How Can Hospitals Take Control of Anesthesia Expenses?

When it comes to choosing a management provider, there are a lot of factors to consider. Is the organization transparent in its billing and procedures? How much control do they give their hospital clients in making their own decisions? Do they have systems in place that are specific to the practice of anesthesia? And do they act as a genuine partner? Solutions and Transparency It is impossible to manage finances if costs and services are a guessing game. The right partner should provide a completely transparent service model with flat management fees that cover expenses such as recruiting, scheduling,...

7 Benefits of a Proactive Anesthesia Partner

The financial pressure on health systems nationwide has never been greater, and many hospital leaders are focused upon cutting costs to increase profit margins. However, those with a longer vision recognize more impactful results arise from a dual focus on spending less and generating more revenue. As the single largest contributor to hospitals’ revenue, operating rooms significantly impact the bottom line when effectively or ineffectively utilized. Of course, this begs the question, how do you make the OR more efficient? While multiple factors impact efficiency, studies consistently highlight the importance of a well-run anesthesia program. From minimizing cancelations with pre-anesthesia...