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.
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...
Premier Anesthesia medical directors lead in helping to develop COVID-19 containment boxes
April 21, 2020
Across the country, we are seeing medical professionals step up in incredible ways to keep their patients, coworkers and themselves safe during the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr. Phillip Cusano, Anesthesia Medical Director at Emanuel Medical Center in Turlock, Calif., worked with a local company, Paul’s Glass Co., to create a plexiglass box to cover COVID-19 patients...
COVID-19: Safety and Readiness Tips for Providers
March 13, 2020
Safe practices for your hospital’s anesthesia department when treating a patient with COVID-19: As hospitals across the country take on the SARS-CoV-2 virus and prepare to treat patients with the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) here are some precautions and safety measures your anesthesia team can take. Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) The American Society of...
Implementing an Acuity-Based Resource Model
February 27, 2020
Because we create custom solutions for hospitals, we have options for practice management in terms of staffing, procedures and cost. An acuity-based model maximizes provider utilization and helps avoid over staffing. It also deploys providers based on where their skills are most useful. At Premier, we develop our staffing models using the following criteria: Is...