Anesthesia departments are crucial to the success of operating rooms (ORs). Given the complexity of anesthesiology, effective management is essential. Providers must have excellent clinical skills and a thorough understanding of the business side of their services. Ensuring your anesthesia team excels in both areas is vital. Here are five warning signs that your anesthesia team might be underperforming: 1. Clinical Inefficiencies Clinical inefficiencies can manifest as non-compliance with internal and external standards, policies, procedures, and best practices. Lookout for: A trend toward se ..read more

In the realm of healthcare reform, the American Society of Anesthesiologists has coined the concept of the “Three Rs” – delivering the right care, in the right place, at the right time. However, when it comes to anesthesia management, Somnia proposes expanding this framework to encompass two additional Rs: the right provider and the right cost. By integrating these elements, healthcare institutions can construct a robust anesthesia service delivery model capable of tackling the multifaceted challenges within the healthcare landscape. The Right Care The foundation of effective anesthesia care l ..read more

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, understanding the dynamics of the anesthesia labor market is crucial for healthcare organizations striving to recruit and retain top talent. With the release of Somnia Anesthesia’s highly anticipated 2023 Anesthesia Labor Market Survey Report, a comprehensive overview of preferences, salaries, and emerging trends among anesthesia clinicians has emerged, offering invaluable insights for industry stakeholders. Key Highlights: The report sheds light on several key highlights, revealing compelling statistics that underscore the significan ..read more

The healthcare industry has been navigating unprecedented challenges, and hospital finances have been under intense scrutiny in recent years. A recent article on Becker’s Hospital Review dives into the question of whether hospitals can expect expense relief in 2024. In this blog post, we’ll explore the key insights from the article and analyze the implications for healthcare providers. Labor Costs and Staffing Challenges: One of the primary areas of concern outlined in the article is the escalation of labor costs. With a competitive job market and a shortage of healthcare professionals, hospit ..read more

According to a study published by Kaufman Hall on October 24th on the “2023 State of Healthcare Performance Improvement” numbers were up 44% from last year. Of these results the numbers were only predicted to be up by 27%. Within health systems it has been known that the cost of labor is one of the largest costs if not the largest cost. To combat this Hospitals have started to act on reducing these labor costs. Some of the methods that have been adopted by hospitals are internal or enterprise float pools and more per diem or pro re nata employees. With the pandemic of COVID-19 softening, a ste ..read more

According to a recent Global Exchange (GSX) survey, nearly 70% of hospitals will be using cloud technology to support supply chain management by 2026. While cloud-based technology has been used by hospitals for years for data management and cyber security according to the survey, the adoption of cloud-based technology for supply chain management represents substantial growth. According to the survey taken by the GHX of 103 Hospitals, 45% are already employing cloud technology in supply chain management. And 24% of these hospitals say they are aiming to in 2 years. The introduction of these kin ..read more

Cutting-edge technologies such as Virtual Reality are already making a difference in many industries. In healthcare, VR contributes significantly to the quality of medical care and rehabilitation. It’s predicted that the VR healthcare market will reach $6.2 billion in 2029. Virtual reality is making waves in the field of pain management, offering a beacon of hope for those seeking alternative methods for pain relief. The main objective of VR in pain management is to reduce pain perception. Virtual Reality helps achieve a decrease in pain intensity under the hypothesis of active distraction. Wi ..read more

ASCs rely on anesthesiologists and anesthesia group partnerships to perform their procedures, but in some markets independent anesthesiologists are hard to find. By 2023, there is a projected shortage of 12,500 anesthesiologists nationwide. The anesthesiology workforce is also changing. The Association of American Medical Colleges reported around 43 percent of active anesthesiologists are younger than 55 years old, meaning more than half of the currently practicing anesthesiologists are nearing retirement. Medicare reimbursement for anesthesia dropped 2 percent from 2022 to 2023 while the dema ..read more

During the COVID-19 Pandemic the world needed to adapt to new technology platforms since were forced to stay indoors. Platforms like Zoom and Telemedicine peaked to reduce the spread of disease and allow people to receive non-emergency care. In addition, hospitals and healthcare facilities also started using new in room technology, mobile apps, and AI features. These features include new patient registration through these mobile apps and FaceTime and Video chat capabilities with your healthcare physicians. or specialists, telehealth allows a provider to be at a clinic in one location in the mo ..read more

Differences in assigning American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status scores to patients may one day become a thing of the past according to this latest study. Thanks to a new machine learning algorithm (ML-ASA) that determines the score using widely available patient data, according to this hospital registry cohort study. “Some surgeons actually make an assessment of the patient’s ASA physical status, while others do not, and simply input a random number,” said Karuna Wongtangman, MD, the anesthesiology digital health laboratory chief at Montefiore Medical Center, in New York C ..read more