Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Tired of underwriting outside anesthesia groups, a growing number of ASCs are cutting out the middleman and putting providers on payroll. While a 2025 survey from VMG Health found that only 9% of ASC leaders said they plan to staff anesthesia through a traditional employment agreement, more leaders are beginning to consider […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bhimbha C, Motghare A, Ahir P, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113479. doi:10.7759/cureus.113479 Background The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in anesthesiology holds immense potential to revolutionize perioperative care. Despite the growing interest in AI, limited research exists on anesthesiologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practical exposure to AI-based tools. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, […]
Read MoreAuthors: Paris A, Galdes N, Marston D, et al. Cureus 18(7): e113458. doi:10.7759/cureus.113458 Abstract Hip fractures are among the most common fragility injuries in older adults. With an ageing population and increasing use of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs), the number of anticoagulated hip fracture patients continues to rise. However, the optimal timing of surgery in […]
Read MoreAuthor: Aneri Pattani KFF Health News Medscape Medical News Elyse Stevens had a reputation for taking on complex medical cases. People who’d been battling addiction for decades. Chronic-pain patients on high doses of opioids. Sex workers and people living on the street. “Many of my patients are messy, the ones that don’t know if they want […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kelly Gooch Becker’s ASC Review Median pay for certified registered nurse anesthetists varied widely across states, according to data released May 15 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Nationally, nurse anesthetists earned a median annual wage of $236,590. Below are the median hourly and annual wages for CRNAs in available states, based on May 2025 data from the BLS […]
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