reduced by 59 percent, or $112 per patient. Unnecessary preoperative laboratory testing results in excessive healthcare and leads to excess morbidity.� The American Society of Anesthesiologists will be submitting a formal grant application to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the surgical home on or before June 29, 2012. We will continue to monitor developments and keep you apprised. m Charles J. Assini, Jr., Esq. NYSSA Board Counsel and Legislative Representative Higgins, Roberts, Beyerl & Coan, P.C. 1430 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12309-4301 Our website: www.HRBCLaw.com Phone: 518-374-3399 Fax: 518-374-9416 Email: CJAssini@HRBCLaw.com and cc: GKCarter@HRBCLaw.com
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Sphere p If you have an interesting case p If you are ready to share your experience p If you are interested in building your CV You can submit your case report for publication in Sphere. All cases will be reviewed and the most interesting published. Submit your case report via e-mail to maryann@nyssa-pga.org. Subject: Article for Sphere If you have questions, call MaryAnn Peck at NYSSA headquarters: 212-867-7140.