Value-Based Care Insights New Episode NOW On-Demand
As healthcare providers grapple with the shortage of anesthesia providers and increasing financial constraints, leaders are redefining their relationships with anesthesia providers. On this episode Dan is joined by Tim Hanners and Dr. Dave Lebec where they address these challenges and explore best practice approaches in working with employed and independent anesthesia groups. The discussion explores ways to improve financial performance by enhancing anesthesia outcomes, optimizing staffing models, and managing reimbursement from payers.
Key Takeaways:
- The anesthesia staffing shortage, including anesthesiologists and CRNAs, can be addressed with a dual-pronged approach that supports optimal coverage models and robust provider recruitment plan.
- Hospitals and anesthesia providers must create aligned incentives to optimize the performance of the anesthesia group.
- The management of the revenue cycle and payer contracting approaches are critical to a hospital’s surgical financial performance and anesthesia subsidies.
About The Show
Value-Based Care Insights is a radio show on Healthcare NOW Radio, that explores how to optimize the performance of programs to meet the demands of an increasing value-based care payment environment. It is hosted by Dan Marino (@DjmarinoHD) and highlights recognized experts in the field and within Lumina Health Partners (@LuminaHP).
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