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Authors: Mark A. Warner, MD; Daniel J. Cole, MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Since 2000, the APSF has expanded its focus from anesthesia-specific safety to the broader perioperative setting, while extending its global influence. Building on dramatic safety gains of the late 20th century, the foundation emphasized new priorities, […]
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: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Chris Gill, PhD, CRNA, chief credentialing officer of the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, the credentialing organization for CRNAs, joined Becker’s to discuss how continuous certification is helping sustain patient trust, support workforce growth and keep pace with a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Question: Could you talk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASCs face numerous challenges when it comes to anesthesia costs and management as reimbursement cuts and payer pushback add pressure to existing staffing and economic issues. Reimbursement rates on a steady decline The average anesthesia reimbursement rate in 2023 was $21.88 per unit — a 5.5% decline from 2019 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC leaders are eyeing a range of anesthesia staffing models for their centers in 2026, according to data published in VMH Health’s “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” survey. The survey collected responses from 97 ASC leaders at both independent and joint ventured-owned ASCs. Here’s a breakdown of the various […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs continue to face complex regulatory scrutiny under federal anti-kickback and fraud laws, even as they operate outside certain Stark law restrictions. A recent Minnesota Lawyer article and guidance from the Federal Bar Association’s Turning Square Corners newsletter outline how ASC owners can reduce legal risk while maintaining compliant operations. Here are five […]
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 MoreAubrey Samost-Williams, MD, MS; Jeffrey Cooper, PhD; Arney Abcejo, MD; Elizabeth Rebello, MD, FASA, FACHE Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vol 40 No 3 Oct 2025 The APSF has spent four decades advancing medication safety in anesthesia through research, education, system design, and advocacy. Progress includes labeling standards, technology adoption, and cultural changes that continue to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Two new studies conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois Chicago found that poisonings from lidocaine have increased over the last 10 years, despite a general decline in poisonings and deaths from the use of local anesthetics. The studies, published in Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine and the British Journal of […]
Read MoreAuthors: Avery Tung, MD, FCCM; P. Allan Klock, Jr., MD Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation Vo; 40 No 3 Oct 2025 Summary:Airway management has advanced significantly in the past 30 years, with modern tools like video laryngoscopy (VL), supraglottic airways (SGA), and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) improving outcomes. However, safety challenges remain—especially outside the operating room—due […]
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