The Anesthesia Department is universally recognized as an essential partner in the smooth operation of every hospital OR. An under-performing anesthesia program can have negative effects on OR efficiency, profitability and patient satisfaction. The decision to change anesthesia providers is a significant one, requiring careful consideration. A clear understanding of the process, as well how to identify a high-performing anesthesia organization, is essential to making a successful change.

ASA joins Obama Administration's 'Partnership for Patients' Initiative.

Hugh V. Morgan, CMPE, Director of Quality Assurance at Somnia Anesthesia, presented a session, “Understanding Anesthesia Financial Drivers” at the annual meeting of Becker’s Hospital Review in Chicago on May 20.

Somnia Anesthesia has announced that Joseph Curley, MD of Valley Falls, NY and Raymond F. O’Keefe, CRNA of Seattle, WA are the recipients of the company’s Clinical Performance Award for the 4th Quarter of 2010.

Somnia Anesthesia, established in 1996 by practicing anesthesiologists, is not to be confused with Soma Anesthesia Group or Soma Health Partners, the Texas-based anesthesia and practice management organization now known as The Centrix Group.

Now more than ever it is important to establish collaborative partnerships to address the challenges awaiting all of us in a post healthcare reform environment. By aligning with partners sharing common goals, a collaborative effort can meet and exceed the heightened need for transparency and proof-of-performance metrics. Linking an anesthesia management firm with a related products supplier concentrated on common goals of high quality service and stellar patient care enables participating partners to add value to both organizations.  

Three hospital leaders discuss how their hospitals embraced transparency and data distribution to improve finances, satisfaction and clinical outcomes at their facilities.

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – March 17, 2011 — In anticipation of the role of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO) in healthcare reform, Somnia Anesthesia (Somnia) has defined an ACO model of aligned accountability – the Accountable Anesthesia Organization™ (AAO) – designed to support ACO goals.  The AAO model is described in a new resource document published by the national anesthesia services company.

Philip S. Koerper, MD, chief of anesthesia at Kentucky Surgery Center, recently identified five ways that ambulatory surgery center's (ASCs) anesthesiologists can help promote high-quality patient care and good relationships between providers.

CMS has issued revised “Interpretive Guidelines for the Hospital Conditions of Participation.” The revised Interpretive Guidelines, which are effective immediately, contain significant changes affecting anesthesia providers.