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possible emergencies. An independently contracted direct billing provider,
its locations in 8 major markets give the company national reach, but it
caters to local needs.
NorthStar Anesthesia
northstaranesthesia.com
(817) 861-3994
Geographical coverage:
National, based in Arlington, Texas
FYI:
Founded by an anesthesiologist and a CRNA, NorthStar Anesthesia part-
ners with more than 60 facilities in 9 states to provide quality care while
improving efficiency and accountability. A performance-driven approach to
anesthesia management ensures the best service for administrators, sur-
geons and patients, says the company. Working closely with facilities to
define staffing models that meet clinical and financial needs, NorthStar uti-
lizes electronic medical records to track service and quality metrics and
operates through a pay-for-performance system to keep staff focused on
facilities' goals.
RemCare Anesthesia
Solutions
remcareanesthesia.com
(814) 201-2523
Geographical coverage:
Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia
FYI:
RemCare Anesthesia Solutions, based in central Pennsylvania, has been
serving hospitals, ASCs and endoscopy centers since 2004. The practice
specializes in providing ambulatory anesthesia for orthopedic, ENT,
endoscopy and ophthalmic procedures, including anesthesia services for
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