Somnia Webinar: Analyzing the Factors That Impact the Anesthesia Cost Curve

On November 12, 2013, Somnia Anesthesia hosted a webinar entitled, "Analyzing the Factors That Impact the Anesthesia Cost Curve."

The extensive first-hand experience and insight between the speakers (Hugh Morgan, Dr. Balentine, and Dr. Karpinos) allowed for an in-depth discussion and presentation for all attendees. Their presentation focused on the importance of increasing anesthesia value without increasing expenditures. They further emphasized, however, that this may be impossible to achieve unless the appropriate considerations take place including understanding the factors of anesthesia value, identifying improvement opportunities, and implementing effective value-increasing strategies.

To further explain these points, Hugh Morgan noted that “The anesthesia service must be designed, managed, monitored, and continuously improved to ensure the best possible value proposition and cost-spend for the organization.”

Featured speakers include:

Hugh Morgan, Vice President of Quality Management, Somnia Anesthesia

Jerry Balentine, MD, D.O., FACEP, FACOEP, Executive Vice President, Clinical Strategies and Affiliations

Robert Karpinos, MD, Chief of Anesthesiology, St. Barnabas Hospital; Bronx, NY