Author: Dr Clemens

Anesthesiology Published - 30 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Why CMS is quietly watching 8,600 physicians

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review When Mike Verdon, MD, a neurosurgeon in Dayton, Ohio, first heard about the Ambulatory Specialty Model, his reaction was alarm — not for himself, but for the colleagues he looked up on the CMS participant list. “I looked, I’m not on it,” Dr. Verdon said June 12 during a panel […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 30 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Columbia, Tennessee – CRNAs and Anesthesiologists Wanted Full-Time and Locums Opportunities Available

Anesthesia Experts is expanding into Columbia, and we are building what we believe will become one of the strongest anesthesia teams in the region. We are currently recruiting both CRNAs and anesthesiologists for full-time and locums positions within a brand-new anesthesia care team model at one of Middle Tennessee’s growing hospitals. This is not a […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Local Anesthesia for Inguinal Hernia Repair

Christopher W. Goodman, M.D. Reviewing: Surgery NEJM Clinician Clinical Takeaway This option appears safe for patients who are considered high-risk for general anesthesia. Context Symptomatic inguinal hernias usually warrant consideration of surgical repair, but for some patients, the risks of general anesthesia are a limiting factor. An alternative is to use local anesthesia through an […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effects of Sevoflurane on Natural Killer Cell-Induced Apoptosis of Malignant Tumour Cells

Author: Valérie Rössler-Fehr, et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. 2026;73:478–489. Natural killer cells are an important component of the immune system’s defense against cancer. They recognize and destroy malignant cells by releasing cytotoxic substances, particularly perforin and granzyme. This laboratory study examined whether exposure to sevoflurane impairs the ability of natural killer cells to induce […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Pediatric Anesthesia at a Crossroads: Access, Guidelines, and Measuring What Matters

Author: Flora Liu, MD IARS 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Pediatric anesthesia faces major challenges involving workforce shortages, unequal access to safe care, inconsistent implementation of clinical guidelines, and uncertainty about which risk-assessment tools provide meaningful clinical value. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA Annual Meeting, experts discussed how pediatric anesthesia can remain safe, equitable, and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
3 payer moves squeezing anesthesia margins

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia reimbursement has been eroding for years, but the pace of payer-driven policy changes has accelerated sharply since 2023. “Continued decrease in reimbursement certainly puts a strain on anesthesia practices at a time when overhead continues to increase,” Jason Habeck, MD, assistant professor of anesthesiology at the Minneapolis-based University of […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Beyond EEG Indices: What Is Really Happening in the Brain Across the Lifespan?

Author: Flora Liu, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Electroencephalography allows anesthesiologists to monitor the brain—the primary target organ of general anesthesia. However, relying solely on a proprietary processed EEG number can overlook important information contained in the raw waveform, density spectral array, and spectral edge frequency. At the 2026 IARS and SOCCA […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 29 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Full-Time CRNA Opportunity in Savannah

Anesthesia Experts is recruiting a full-time Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist for a private anesthesia practice in Savannah. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CRNA seeking a highly desirable schedule, excellent compensation, and the ability to practice independently as part of a three-CRNA anesthesia team. Position Highlights • Excellent salary • Malpractice insurance provided, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Continuous Erector Spinae Plane Blocks to Treat Pain after Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

Author: John J. Finneran, et al. Anesthesiology. July 15, 2026. Continuous erector spinae plane block infusions did not improve pain control or reduce opioid use after percutaneous nephrolithotomy when added to a single-injection erector spinae plane block. These findings suggest that the additional catheter, infusion pump, medication, time, and expense may not be justified for […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 28 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
How this anesthesia residency built its own ASC pipeline

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review When Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus opened its Eye and Ear Institute surgery center over a decade ago, most of the anesthesia residency training still happened on the main campus. That model worked well enough, until a familiar pattern started playing out: cases migrated, and the program […]

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