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Proper billing practices not only ensure fair compensation for services rendered, but also impact patient care, hospital finances, and overall health care delivery. Anesthesiologists who engage with billing gain a better understanding of health care economics, which is essential for navigating the complex landscape of modern health care.</p> <p>Dr. Stone is a regional anesthesiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is an assistant professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and Associate Editor of RAPM.</p> <p>Dr. Vlassakov is the chief of the division of regional and orthopedic anesthesiology, as well as the program director of the regional anesthesiology and acute pain medicine fellowship at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is an associate professor of anesthesia at Harvard Medical School and also an Associate Editor of RAPM.</p> <p>*The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. The content of this podcast does not constitute medical advice, and it is not intended to function as a substitute for a healthcare practitioner’s judgement, patient care, or treatment. The views expressed by contributors are those of the speakers. BMJ does not endorse any views or recommendations discussed or expressed on this podcast. Listeners should also be aware that professionals in the field may have different opinions. By listening to this podcast, listeners agree not to use its content as the basis for their own medical treatment or for the medical treatment of others.</p> <p>Podcast and music produced by Dan Langa. 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