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Archive > May, 2007 Vol. VIII, No. 5

Finding the Right Anesthesia Provider

Keep this list of 10 qualities in mind when searching for a contractor.

David Bernard, Senior Associate Editor

For many physician-owned surgery centers and office-based practices, hiring an anesthesia service is a better option than having anesthesia providers on staff. Whether the advantage lies in convenient staffing and management, reduced employee costs and supply budgets, more flexible scheduling or just having someone else handle your anesthesia billing, hiring independent contractors to provide your anesthesia can make your facility and workflow more efficient. As our panel of administrators explains, the key to efficiency is finding an anesthesia service that's geared to your facility's needs and business model. Here's what to consider.

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