Authors: Francesca Mathewes and Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The anesthesia workforce shortage is nothing new in healthcare — especially not for ASC leaders, who have cited the ongoing crisis as one of their top concerns in the year ahead. There are, however, new data, technology, clinical and policy developments that are shaping the shortage in 2026 — and how […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Medical malpractice verdicts topping $10 million — often dubbed “nuclear” awards — are becoming more common as juries hand down eye-popping damages for catastrophic injuries and wrongful deaths. Physician groups, including the American Medical Association, have warned that the post-COVID-19 pandemic erosion of trust in healthcare, growing system consolidation and corporate ownership […]
Read MoreAuthors: Huber M et al. Source: Anesthesiology, February 03, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005914 Summary:This research letter introduces and illustrates two Bayesian indices designed to complement traditional frequentist analyses in randomized controlled trials in anesthesiology: an index of effect existence and an index of practical significance. The author argues that reliance on P values and confidence intervals alone […]
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 MoreBurnout or time away in pain, ICU, or administration doesn’t erase your anesthesia training—it just requires a structured path back. For many physicians, it simply means you stepped away to regroup. We work with anesthesiologists every day who want to return to clinical anesthesia after time away in: administration or leadership roles pain medicine critical […]
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