posted March 24, 2008
After a string of months in the red, Erlanger Hospital officials reported a profit in February.
The hospital had a gain of $1,356,064.
However, the budgeted gain was $2.4 million.
For the fiscal year, Erlanger has a $6.l4 million loss. The hospital had projected an $8.9 million profit by this time.
At this time in the last fiscal year, Erlanger had a profit of $6.1 million.
Erlanger is planning to enter into a contract with Anesthesiology Consultants Exchange for coverage at Erlanger East, Erlanger North, Miller Eye Center, the main campus and Children's Hospital.
The fee will be $5.3 million per year.
Coverage for 39 locations by anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists will be 7 a.m.-3 p.m., and after 3 p.m. on demand.
Hospitals in Tennessee are not allowed to employ their own anesthesiologists.
Hospital officials cited a shortage of anesthesiologists and a demand for anesthesia services outside of the operating room.
The contract is for three years.
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