[HUNTINGTON, NY, 11/20/2014]—Vincent J. Vilasi, MD, MBA, the CEO of North American Partners in Anesthesia’s Mid-Atlantic division, speaks with Becker’s Hospital Review regarding the status and the future of the healthcare industry. The insights from the esteemed doctor are highly anticipated by peers, medical students and patients.

Dr. Vilasi’s Views

As a representative for NAPA, Dr. Vilasi speaks with Becker’s Hospital Review, a leading publication of legal information for health care providers, regarding the future of the industry. The conversation is an exchange of insightful ideas between Dr. Vilasi and the interviewer from the publication. It focuses on the publication’s yearly CIO and CEO Roundtables and Dr. Vilasi’s view on transitions through technologies.

When asked about the biggest takeaway from the Roundtables, Dr. Vilasi notes that the industry is in the middle of a difficult time to transition from fee-for-service to value-based services. He adds that it will take technology to break the mold and advance. Dr. Vilasis further says bringing preoperative testing in-house is among the most interesting practices in hospitals that may facilitate the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care.

The Importance of Technology

When Becker’s Hospital Review asks Dr. Vilasi regarding the importance of technology in the transition, the NAPA leader says technology plays a central role in addressing the issues, such as access, value and cost. He explains that the streamlining of access to data and analytics will serve as a strong catalyst for the engagement of practitioners as the industry moves to value.

About North American Partners in Anesthesia

North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) is one of the leading specialty anesthesia management organizations in the United States. Founded in 1986, the organization has been providing assistance to hospitals, physician offices and ambulatory surgical centers. The goal of the organization is to provide anesthesia services that enhance operating room performance, revenue and patient and surgeon satisfaction. NAPA has a team of qualified clinical staff and leaders committed to carry out beneficial initiatives. NAPA has been delivering a set of specialized services to patients suffering from chronic and acute pain through North American Partners in Pain Management (NAPPM). To learn more about NAPA, visit www.napaanesthesia.com.