Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review There are 1,3000 active anesthesiology physician group practices in the U.S., according to December 2025 data from Definitive Healthcare. Here is a look inside the five largest physician group practices by number of anesthesiologists: 1. Northwell Health Physician Partners: Number of anesthesiologists: 6,198 Headquarters: New Hyde Park, N.Y. Leadership: John D’Angelo, MD. […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zuylen ML van et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, 2026 (Letter to the Editor) This Letter to the Editor critiques a recent randomized trial evaluating dexmedetomidine infusion during lower-limb orthopedic surgery under regional anesthesia and its reported reductions in postoperative delirium (POD), postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD), and improvements in sleep and pain outcomes. The author […]
Read MoreAuthors: Holloway J et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 9, 2026, 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007977 This single-program retrospective study examined how research involvement among anesthesiology residency applicants correlates with the likelihood of being ranked-to-match and how portfolio characteristics vary by applicant background. The investigators analyzed applications from interviewed US-MD and US-DO applicants and categorized research experiences in detail, […]
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 MoreAuthor: Dr. Rob Clemens Many anesthesia groups keep billing in-house because it feels familiar and controllable. On paper, paying staff salaries instead of a percentage can look cheaper. In reality, in-house billing often costs more — and exposes the group to risks that can threaten cash flow overnight. Anesthesia billing is a specialized function. When […]
Read MoreAuthors: Binyamin Y et al. International Journal of Obstetric Anesthesia Vol 66 May 2026 This single-center, retrospective before-and-after cohort study compared routine prophylactic carbetocin with oxytocin for prevention of uterine atony during cesarean delivery. Study Design All consecutive cesarean deliveries over 2 matched 3-month periods were included: • February–April 2022: Oxytocin group3–5 IU IV bolus […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chen C et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2026, 10.1016/j.jclinane.2026.112123 This multicenter prospective cohort study examined whether untreated preoperative sleep disturbance independently increases the risk of perioperative neurocognitive disorders (PND) in older adults undergoing major non-cardiac surgery. A total of 535 patients aged ≥60 years undergoing surgery lasting ≥2 hours were enrolled between June […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ba L Cureus 17(11): e96646, November 12, 2025, 10.7759/cureus.96646 This case report describes a 74-year-old woman who experienced prolonged unresponsiveness followed by significant postoperative agitation after an otherwise uneventful general anesthetic for laser ablation of a laryngeal tumor. The core message is that delayed emergence in older adults can be multifactorial, and psychological predispositions […]
Read MoreAuthors: Elaibaid M et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, February 9, 2026, 10.1213/ANE.0000000000007983 This mixed-methods study evaluated Vital Anaesthesia Simulation Training (VAST) Wellbeing—a one-day course designed to address burnout and promote resilience—among healthcare providers working in an active conflict zone at the EMERGENCY-NGO Salam Centre for Cardiac Surgery in Sudan. While VAST Wellbeing has previously been […]
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