MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Some patients say surgeries have been canceled or delayed this week at Methodist’s adult hospitals because of a breakup with their longtime anesthesia provider.
WREG had a chance to talk one-on-one with Dr. Wayne Lipson, the chief medical officer for Methodist, about whether those disruptions jeopardize patient care.
“Absolutely not. Our mission has always been the care and the provision of high-quality safe care. There is no patient that will be put into jeopardy. We have 100 percent emergency coverage as an example,” said Lipson.
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After five decades, Medical Anesthesia Group stopped operations at five Methodist hospitals on Friday, February 9, after contract negotiations between MAG and Methodist fell apart.
Dr. Lipson says MAG was not able to provide services due to “turmoil” or loss of providers, causing Methodist to go in a different direction.
They will now be working with New York-based Somnia Anesthesia.