Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As anesthesia workforce shortages persist nationwide, more hospitals and ASCs are paying stipends to secure anesthesia coverage. About 80% of hospitals now offer some form of anesthesia stipend, citing factors such as unfavorable payer mix, irregular OR schedules, low facility utilization and administrative responsibilities that fall on anesthesia groups. The […]
Read MoreAuthors: Chhaya Patel et al Pediatric Anesthesia Sept 2026 Background Chronic health conditions affect approximately 27% of children in the United States and about 1 in 15 has multimorbidity (MM), defined as the coexistence of two or more chronic conditions. Despite its prevalence, the effect of MM on outcomes after ambulatory surgery remains poorly understood. […]
Read MoreAuthors Bryan Atandi, Philip Arnold Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Socioeconomic status and geography create healthcare inequalities in children. Geographical areas in the United Kingdom are ranked by deprivation, which confers a higher risk for specific diseases that necessitate procedures under anesthesia. Aims To examine the relationship between the geographical indices of deprivation and the odds […]
Read MoreWhat if your next CRNA position offered excellent compensation, no call, a manageable anesthesia practice—and you got to live in Key West, Florida? Key West Anesthesia Services, LLC is seeking a full-time CRNA to join our established anesthesia team in one of the most desirable locations in the country. This is a $275,000 1099 position […]
Read MoreAuthors: Ying Li et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common and serious complication following pediatric liver transplantation, but the optimal diagnostic approach and modifiable risk factors in this population remain incompletely understood. Aims To determine the incidence and independent risk factors of AKI following pediatric liver transplantation, and […]
Read MoreHandling Patient Financial Hardship Author: Bob Burleigh Healthcare Business Management Associates The Issue Compassion is a natural human response to a patient who cannot afford their medical bills. But in the billing context, well-intentioned actions — such as routinely waiving copays or deductibles — can cross into legal and ethical violations. The federal Anti-Kickback Statute and related […]
Read MoreAuthors Justin Christopher Chen et al BMJ Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Background Peripheral nerve blockade is a common analgesic technique in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. The comparative opioid-sparing and functional outcomes of continuous femoral nerve block (CFNB) versus continuous adductor canal block (CACB) are unclear. Methods In this single-center, double-blind, prospective, superiority randomized controlled […]
Read MoreAuthors: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASCs are rethinking who staffs their operating rooms and how much it costs them to do it as the anesthesia workforce continues to face pressures on both the supply and demand side of the equation. As certified registered nurse anesthetists gain broader authority to practice without physician supervision in more […]
Read MoreAuthors Yi-Lin Gu et al Pediatric Anesthesia September 2026 Background Remimazolam is a novel ultra-short-acting benzodiazepine used for general anesthesia. Compared with propofol, it offers reversibility with flumazenil and lacks injection pain. However, its optimal bolus dose for anesthesia induction in pediatric patients remains unclear. The aim of this study was to determine the effective dose […]
Read MoreAnesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]
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