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Anesthesiology Published - 9 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Ascension inks $3.9B AmSurg deal, adds 300 ASCs after FTC requires 7 divestitures

Author: Patsy Newitt and Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Ascension has completed its $3.9 billion acquisition of AmSurg, expanding the St. Louis-based health system’s ASC network to more than 300 centers nationwide, according to a June 4 news release, but not before the Federal Trade Commission required the divestiture of seven facilities to preserve competition in five states. The FTC published a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Are “GABAergic” Agents Really So Selective for GABA? Implications for Single- versus Multi-Site Hypotheses From Promiscuous Behavior of Anesthetics and Their Molecular Targets In Vitro

Authors: Kale KM et al. Source: Anesthesia & Analgesia. 2026;142(6):1039-1049. Summary: This article questions whether it is accurate to describe common anesthetic agents as “GABAergic,” “NMDAergic,” or otherwise tied mainly to one receptor target. The authors reviewed data from 310 in vitro studies and found that most anesthetic agents are not highly selective for one […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 9 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The Effect of Sleep Disorder Interventions in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Solid-Organ Transplants

Authors: Desai et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, April 2026, 142(4):709-719 The Effect of Sleep Disorder Interventions in Patients With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Undergoing Solid-Organ Transplants: A Systematic Review Key Points Obstructive sleep apnea is common in patients undergoing solid-organ transplantation and may contribute to postoperative and long-term complications. This systematic review found very limited evidence […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 8 June, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The 10 states with the biggest CRNA pay jumps in Q1

Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review A number of states saw significant increases in the advertised base pay for CRNAs between the end of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, according to a new report from anesthesia career platform BagMask.com. New Hampshire and Louisiana both experienced increases of more than $50,000 in the advertised pay for the […]

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