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f you’re running an anesthesia department and still handling your billing internally, the real question isn’t “Can we do it?” It’s “Why are we?” On paper, in-house billing feels logical. You control the staff. You see the reports. You assume it saves money. But in anesthesia, billing is not administrative work — it is specialized […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bairwa K et al. Cureus 18(2): e104098, February 23, 2026 Summary This narrative review compares the efficacy of palonosetron–dexamethasone versus granisetron–dexamethasone for prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), with specific emphasis on otologic surgeries such as tympanoplasty and mastoidectomy. Otologic procedures carry particularly high PONV risk due to vestibular stimulation and frequent use […]
Read MoreAuthors: Lor K et al. Cureus 18(2): e103832, February 18, 2026 Summary This case report describes the combined use of a tunneled thoracic epidural catheter and a second non-tunneled lumbar epidural catheter to manage severe acute postoperative pain in a medically complex, highly opioid-tolerant patient undergoing thoracoabdominal surgery. Clinical Scenario The patient had a tunneled […]
Read MoreAuthors: He J et al. Anesthesiology, February 24, 2026 Summary This preclinical study identifies a novel mechanism by which dexmedetomidine (Dex) modulates opioid reward circuitry, demonstrating that Dex promotes extinction of morphine-associated reward memory through gamma-aminobutyric acid transporter-1 (GAT1) inhibition—independent of its classical α₂-adrenergic receptor effects. Background Opioid use disorder (OUD) remains a global public […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From anesthesia stipends to implant sticker shock, ASC leaders say the math between what it costs to run cases and what payers reimburse is breaking down. Twenty-two ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss which expenses are most out of sync with reimbursements. The most common pressure points were labor and anesthesia coverage […]
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 […]
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 MoreAuthors: Bugo S et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 12, 2026 (Editorial) Summary This editorial reviews etomidate and its emerging analogues as potential induction agents for cardiac surgery, where preserving hemodynamic stability is paramount. Cardiac surgical patients are especially vulnerable during induction due to limited cardiovascular reserve. Induction must balance hypnosis, analgesia, […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Noncompete agreements, and the laws that regulate them, are rapidly becoming one of the most consequential, and contested, issues in physician employment. As states tighten restrictions on noncompetes, lawsuits multiply and specialty groups push for federal action, these contract clauses are increasingly shaping where clinicians can practice, how health systems […]
Read MoreAuthors: Liu H et al. Anesthesiology, February 23, 2026 Summary This prospective observational study evaluated whether the ultrasonographic measurement plane influences the accuracy of predicted gastric volume (GV) when assessing aspiration risk preoperatively. Point-of-care gastric ultrasound is increasingly used to estimate gastric volume and stratify aspiration risk. However, different sonographic planes are commonly used—most frequently […]
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