Quick Answer The anesthesia administrative burden is rising as staffing shortages, prior authorization demands, and complex billing processes consume more clinician time. With projected shortages of thousands of anesthesia providers and burnout rates near 50%, outsourcing revenue cycle management and administrative tasks allows anesthesia practices to reduce practice expenses, stabilize staffing, and refocus on patient […]
You’re not imagining it: anesthesia groups are seeing more claim denials than ever. Industry data shared by Primrose.Health shows anesthesia groups may lose 5–15% of potential revenue due to denied claims, with broader healthcare denial rates often landing in the 10–20% range, depending on the payer. The question is, why? Insurance companies (including commercial carriers […]
Picture this: A patient undergoes a routine surgery at an in-network hospital, confident their health insurance will cover the costs, only to be blindsided weeks later by a hefty bill from the out-of-network anesthesiologist they never even met. Stories like this were once common across the U.S., sparking frustration for patients and headaches for providers. […]
The world of anesthesia reimbursement is on the brink of a seismic shake-up. UnitedHealthcare (UHC), a titan among private payers in the U.S., is set to unleash significant changes to its anesthesia billing policies come October 2025. These new policies will impact hospitals, anesthesiologists, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) groups, and other providers. The American […]
House Bill 268 expanded access to anesthesia care for Alabama patients. Let’s take a look at the impact on CRNAs two years since its passing.
With the need for anesthesia providers rising and reimbursement rates falling, your subsidy is crucial. Here are some tips for entering into subsidy negotiations.
If your anesthesia practice is seeking out new locations, we’ve got some tips for identifying opportunities and selling yourself to new healthcare facilities.
You may use the words “accuracy” and “precision” interchangeably to indicate something that is “correct in all details.” In truth, these words have very different meanings. It’s best to think of it like a dartboard. If you are aiming for the bullseye, but your three darts all hit the wall close together, something for which […]
The State of Alabama recently made an important announcement that could have a big impact on Alabama Health Care and Emergency Response providers. The State is issuing COVID19 Relief Grants for providers that meet certain eligibility requirements. The Alert letter is included below. IMPORTANT: These disbursements are on a first-come, first-served basis, starting noon October […]
Before the emergence of COVID-19 as a global pandemic, less than 20% of all people in the United States used some form of telemedicine. However, as the virus spread, more healthcare institutions turned to alternative ways to provide services to patients while limiting in-person visits and interactions. Has the rise of telemedicine affected your practice's […]
