Lee Hedman’s recent article in Anesthesiology News titled “Better Bargaining Is Leveraged by Better Performance” encourages anesthesia group practices to optimize their group’s financial performance before approaching the hospital for new or renewed financial support. Tighter economic conditions have caused hospitals to scrutinize stipend arrangements even more closely. Ensuring that an anesthesia group’s financial practice is optimal, particularly in comparison to industry benchmarks, will give the groups an edge in negotiations. To read the article please go to www.anesthesiologynews.com or contact Lee at lhedman@surgicaldirections.com.

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