Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia teams are under growing pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet their role in driving safety, efficiency and surgical access is more critical than ever. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are urging organizations to recognize the strategic value their teams bring to the […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Department of Education to reconsider its proposal to define education for certified registered nurse anesthetists as a non-professional degree, which would cap unsubsidized student loans for future CRNAs at $100,000. In a Nov. 26 news release, AANA said that this definition […]
Read MoreHardin 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 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia staffing crisis in the U.S. is generally understood to be caused by several factors that can be boiled down to a supply-and-demand issue. Nearly 30% of anesthesiologists are projected to leave the practice by 2033, according to a 2023 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Currently, the U.S. has a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Young DJ et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia 72:1558–1583, 2025. Updated version. SummaryThis Continuing Professional Development module provides a practical framework for evaluating and managing adult patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) undergoing ambulatory anesthesia. As outpatient surgery becomes increasingly common, the decision to discharge an OSA patient home the same day requires thoughtful […]
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