Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review The federal government’s proposed expansion of a major joint replacement payment model could open the door for certified registered nurse anesthetists to qualify for better Medicare reimbursement. Under the proposed FY 2027 Inpatient Prospective Payment System rule, CMS would expand the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement model into a nationwide […]
Read MoreAuthors: Kim et al. Journal: BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine Published: June 2026 Summary: This randomized controlled trial compared two approaches to adductor canal block for patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty. The study compared a single-injection adductor canal block with perineural dexamethasone against a continuous adductor canal catheter infusion. The concern behind […]
Read MoreAuthors: Bischof et al. Journal: Current Opinion in Anesthesiology published: April 27, 2026 Summary: This review article discusses how enhanced recovery after surgery principles could be applied to the nonoperating room anesthesia environment. Enhanced recovery after surgery has become an established approach in many surgical specialties, but similar structured recovery pathways are not yet well […]
Read MoreIARS Join us for an interactive webinar on July 14, from 4:30-6:00 pm ET, that will compare global practices in the perioperative use of methadone and dexmedetomidine and assess how clinicians in different countries and regions approach these agents. Participants will analyze real-world practice patterns and explore how evidence translates into clinical decision-making across varied […]
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 […]
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