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Archive > November, 2011 Vol. XII, No. 11

Anesthesia Alert

A Little Something Extra

Jay Horowitz, President

Safely administered anesthesia is the ultimate goal, but is that really enough to expect from your providers? In today's highly competitive market, with big-box anesthesia groups stretching their tentacles around the country, both local anesthesia groups and the facilities they serve are looking for value-added services, above-and-beyond extras that cost little but add much — things like helping to develop and review policies, ensuring earlier discharges and offering equipment-purchasing and drug formulary advice.

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