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Anesthesiology Published - 9 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Stark law penalties loom despite enforcement lull

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review While the CMS and Justice Department have shown minimal activity around the Stark law since 2023, the law remains a significant compliance concern for healthcare providers, The National Law Review reported Nov. 11 Here are nine things to know from the report: 1. No major regulatory changes have been issued in the […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN

Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice where you can enjoy full autonomy and an exceptional lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off each year)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, orthopedics, endoscopy, OB/GYN (including epidurals & C-sections)• No […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The ‘existential crisis’ facing anesthesia

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Facing an ongoing staffing crisis and declining reimbursement rates, the recruitment, retention and financial management of anesthesia providers and their services persist as a top concern among ASC leaders. Leaders have turned to a wide range of strategies to attract high-level anesthesia providers, including both monetary and non-monetary benefits. However, for some leaders, the anesthesia staffing […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Midazolam on Postoperative Delirium

Effect of Midazolam on Postoperative Delirium: CommentLetter to the Editor Summary Authors: Christy Khoudrietchan et al. Source: Anesthesiology. January 2026 issue. Summary:This Letter to the Editor responds to Li et al.’s study evaluating whether intraoperative midazolam increases postoperative delirium in elderly surgical patients. The authors commend the original investigators but raise several methodological concerns that […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 December, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block with ropivacaine for analgesia after open hepatectomy

Authors: Tong C et al. Anesthesiology, November 11, 2025 DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005846 SummaryThis randomized controlled study evaluated the effectiveness of an ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal (EOI) plane block for analgesia after open hepatectomy. Seventy adult patients at Zhongshan Hospital were randomized to receive either an EOI block using 30 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine or a saline […]

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