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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The residency bottleneck in anesthesia: 5 things to know

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review By 2036, the U.S. is expected to be facing a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists nationwide, according to a white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions published in May. The shortage is driven by both an exit of anesthesiologists from the industry due to retirement and burnout, as well as a lack of […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
The policies helping, hurting anesthesia reimbursements

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review From reimbursement reforms to the No Surprises Act, a wave of new policies is shaping the future of anesthesia care in the U.S. While some legislative efforts aim to protect anesthesia services and support equitable reimbursement, others have triggered backlash for undermining provider autonomy, patient safety considerations and fair […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Change Delayed is Change Denied: The Challenge of Patient Blood Management Implementation

Authors: Gross I, Shore-Lesserson L, Farmer SL Anesthesia & Analgesia ():10.1213/ANE.0000000000007692, August 08, 2025. This editorial addresses the persistent challenges in implementing patient blood management (PBM) programs worldwide, despite strong evidence supporting their ability to improve patient outcomes, reduce transfusion-related risks, and conserve blood resources. The authors reference the WHO’s 2021 PBM Policy Brief and […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Bilateral External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Intravenous Morphine for Rescue Pain Relief in Patients With Epidurals Following Upper Abdominal Surgeries

Author: Srinivasaraghavan N et al. A & A Practice 19(7): e02019. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000002019 This double-blinded, randomized controlled trial compared ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) with intravenous morphine as rescue analgesia for patients experiencing moderate to severe pain despite epidural analgesia after upper abdominal surgery. Sixty-six patients were randomized equally to EOIB or IV morphine. The […]

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Uncategorized Published - 22 August, 2025    By - Dr Clemens
Independent anesthesiologist pay trends, over time

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review  Independent anesthesiologists tend to earn their peak average income at between 15 and 21 years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Average annual compensation, by years in practice, is: One to seven years: $350,000 Eight to 14 years: $470,000 15 to 21 years: $500,000 22 to 28 years: $470,000 Earnings […]

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