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Latest Somnia YouTube Video Discusses Outlook in 2012 for Anesthesia

13 1/13/2012

In our latest YouTube video, Hugh Morgan, Somnia’s director of quality assurance and director of Somnia PSO, forecasts what to expect in the anesthesia industry in 2012 and explains why quality control measures are even more important in the calendar year. To watch now, click here.

CMS Conditions of Participation Requirements for Anesthesia

29 11/29/2011

Hugh Morgan, Somnia Anesthesia's director of quality assurance, joined Becker’s Rob Kurtz on a new podcast to discuss the most recent CMS requirements, including oversight of anesthesia care that is provided by non-anesthesia providers.

5 Keys to Anesthesia's Impact on Value-Based Purchasing

17 10/17/2011

Hugh Morgan, Somnia Anesthesia's director of quality assurance and director of the company's Patient Safety Organization, discusses five key elements of an anesthesia department.

Rethinking Anesthesia Quality: Q&A With Hugh Morgan of Somnia Anesthesia

20 10/20/2010

According to Hugh Morgan, quality assurance officer of Somnia Anesthesia answers a series of questions on involving anesthesia groups in cutting costs, improving quality and building relationships between providers and administration.

5 Observations on Anesthesia in ASCs From Syed Ishaq of Somnia Anesthesia

14 7/14/2010

Syed Ishaq, vice president for business development for Somnia offers five observations on anesthesia in ASCs.

Somnia Webinar On Improving Operating Room and Anesthesia Efficiency for Your Hospital

23 3/23/2010

Hospital operating rooms are important resources for patient care and revenue. If operating rooms are not running a significant portion of their time for operative activities, this will have a negative financial impact on the hospital as well as create frustration for shareholders, surgeons, anesthesiologists, and OR staff. Register today for this free webinar!

Somnia Anesthesia Services to Present Free Webinar on Improving Operating Room and Anesthesia Efficiency

01 3/1/2010

Somnia Anesthesia Services, the only physician-owned and managed anesthesia management company servicing healthcare facilities nationwide, proudly presents its second educational Webinar, Improving Operating Room and Anesthesia Efficiency for Your Hospital. The event, which will be held on March 23 at 2:15 p.m. EST., offers advice on how hospital management can improve operating room and anesthesia management by maximizing the operational efficiency of a facility.

Somnia Anesthesia Services CEO Dr. Marc E. Koch to Share Vision for Growth at Healthcare Private Equity Conference

21 1/21/2010

Somnia Anesthesia Services CEO Dr. Marc E. Koch to Share Vision for Growth at Healthcare Private Equity Conference

New Rochelle, NY, January 21, 2010 - Somnia Anesthesia Services is pleased to announce that its CEO, Dr. Marc E. Koch, will present at the 7th Annual McGuire Woods Healthcare and Life Sciences Private Equity & Finance Conference on February 11, 2010 in Chicago, IL. Dr. Koch will offer his views of the anesthesia service industry including potential growth opportunities within the anesthesia space, given the potential changes in the healthcare environment.

Obesity and Anesthesia: Recommendations by ASA

11 3/11/2010

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), on its regular and conscious attempt to safeguard the life of patients undergoing surgery, has set the awareness on the benefits of losing weight for obese patients, when going under the knife.

Present State of Propofol Shortage

22 3/22/2010

A few months ago, the ASA in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) worked together to address the last information on Propofol shortage

Pedi Safe An iPhone or iPod App designed for Pediatric Critical Care Emergencies

17 2/17/2010

PediSafe is the name of the ipod App that is designed by iAnesthesia. This will guide the nurses, physicians and also other professionals in the care of critical pediatric patients in an emergency. PediSafe is a quick reference guide that identifies the patient's weight or Broselow color thereby giving the information on dosing and vital signs.

Anesthesiologists Caution Patients to Research Anesthetic Requirements, Providers and Surgical Facilities Before Going Under the Knife

17 2/17/2010

A recent announcement by American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA); on looking over an increasing Office based surgical facilities (OBSF) and ambulatory medical facilities, speaks on patients safety, in these facilities. According to ASA, a Patient should make an attempt to research the background of the physician appointed for the surgery along with the anesthesiologist’s certification and related providers.

Somnia Anesthesia Webinar Offers Advice for Reducing Anesthesia Subsidies

09 12/9/2009

In a recent Becker's Hospital Review Webinar titled "Demystifying the Anesthesia Stipend:

Demystifying Anesthesia Stipends Webinar Presentation

27 10/27/2009

Over 120 hospital executives participated in this exciting event.

Somnia Anesthesia Expands Services in Mid-Atlantic Region

Alyssa Morrison Named Director of Client Development

Somnia CEO, Marc Koch, Shares Insights on Surgery Centers in This Economy

Q&A with Dr. Marc Koch

Top Anesthesia-Related Issues ASC's Face - See The Presentation Here

Dr. Marc Koch, President and CEO of Somnia Inc., spoke at the Maryland Ambulatory Surgical Association (MASA) Education Conference in Baltimore, Maryland on January 14.

Medical Technology Trends for 2009 - Are you ahead of the trend

Trends occurring in the medical technology field in 2009 have us questioning whether we are ahead of the game or not?

Somnia Anesthesia is a company you should "know" about...

Somnia was named one of the 13 companies recognized on the Becker's Hospital Review.

Somnia Anesthesia Has Joined Becker's The Hospital Review by Becoming a Founding Sponsor

Somnia Has Become a Founding Sponsor for the Hospital Review

Somnia Anesthesia's Got a Blog

Check out Somnia's new blog

Five Rules for Choosing the Right Anesthesia Management Company

The decision to use an anesthesia management company is not easy. It often comes at a time when other options to address administrative needs have been explored and implemented but proven cost-prohibitive or untimely.

The Business of Office-Based Anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery

This article by Marc E. Koch explains the business role of office based anesthesia for Cosmetic Surgery.

Leading Anesthesia Service Group, Somnia, Implements GE HealthCare’s Centricity Group Management Sol

Centricity poised to help Somnia manage costs, improve workflow and accelerate the revenue cycle for one of the nation’s largest anesthesia practice management companies.