Journal of clinical anesthesia
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To assess the utility of preoperative testing in ASA physical status 1 and 2 patients undergoing outpatient surgery across several surgical specialties. ⋯ We detected a low utility of preoperative tests for ASA 1 and 2 patients undergoing a large variety of outpatient procedures. Our results support the elimination of preoperative laboratory test for ASA 1 and 2 undergoing ambulatory surgery.
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Observational Study
Anesthesia provider performance in the first two years of merit-based incentive payment system: Shifts in reporting and predictors of receiving bonus payments.
The Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program was intended to align CMS quality and incentive programs. To date, no reports have described anesthesia clinician performance in the first two years of the program. ⋯ Anesthesia clinician MIPS participation and performance were strong during 2017 and 2018 performance years. Providers who reported through groups or APMs have a higher likelihood of receiving bonus payments.