Blogs
As a leader in anesthesia management, we consider it our responsibility to stay up-to-date on the latest news and trends. Read our blogs below for relevant information geared toward healthcare professionals and patients.
Bridging the Gap in Anesthesia Care for Rural Hospitals
October 18, 2021
Rural hospitals are the cornerstone of thousands of communities and towns across the country. Not only do they provide vital healthcare services to nearly 20% of the population, but they are also an economic hub that benefits the community and surrounding businesses. Despite this, rural hospital closures have been increasing in recent years, with nearly...
Misdiagnosed: Rethinking Hospitals’ Financial Woes
September 30, 2021
Few hospital leaders escaped the budget devastation brought on by COVID-19. Now, as we emerge into a new era, many leaders feel pressure to cut costs in a well-intentioned attempt to mitigate financial losses. But, what if reducing expenses is not the most effective way to improve financial margins? What if a different course of...
Miguel Cervantes III, MD, FASA Appointed Anesthesia Medical Director at Washington Practice
November 11, 2020
Premier Anesthesia is excited to announce Miguel Cervantes III, MD, FASA, as our anesthesia medical director at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Wash. As our anesthesia medical director, Dr. Cervantes will lead the practice in quality initiatives, strategic growth and performance improvement. Dr. Cervantes has been a member of the Premier Anesthesia team since...
Premier Anesthesia Appoints New President, Preston W. Smith
August 25, 2020
Smith to Lead National Anesthesia Management Company in Next Phase of Its Growth Journey Premier Anesthesia, a national leader and specialist in anesthesia practice management, today announced the appointment of its new president, Preston W. Smith, JD, FACHE. Serving the market for nearly two decades, Premier Anesthesia has become a go-to partner of choice for...
The Benefits of a National Anesthesia Partner
July 7, 2020
The current state of healthcare has created a need for anesthesia departments that are flexible and able to weather many circumstances. We often encounter situations where the hospital wants to keep the anesthesia providers from the existing group, but the coverage and contractual agreements are no longer financially or operationally feasible for either. In many...