Continuing education and evaluation in anesthesiology is crucial to maintaining high standards of quality patient care. In theory, recertification programs exist for the benefit of patients and physicians alike, though changing policies for certain specialties have sparked outrage and controversy…
Month: June 2019
The Financial Incentives of Anesthesia Group Acquisitions
Medical group acquisitions have continued to trend upwards in recent years. A study conducted by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) found that in a 5.5-year period from July 2012-January 2018, the percentage of hospital-employed physicians increased by over 70%. In…