Hardin 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: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia workforce shortages aren’t easing, and raising compensation alone isn’t the fix. Across the country, anesthesia leaders say retention hinges less on headline pay and more on culture, schedule control and operational sustainability. Making employees feel valued, not interchangeable, is what ultimately keeps teams stable, industry leaders told Becker’s. From predictable […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yan C M et al. Anesthesiology, March 12, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005934 This policy-focused article examines how potential reductions in federal healthcare funding could threaten rural hospitals and, by extension, anesthesia services in rural America. The authors argue that recent legislative changes and the possible expiration of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies could significantly reduce insurance […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hyder O, Pawlik T M Anesthesiology, March 12, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005948 This national analysis examined the relationship between surgical urgency and perioperative mortality using a procedure-specific framework. Previous research had suggested that surgical urgency—elective versus nonelective—was the primary determinant of perioperative mortality, with reported mortality rates of approximately 0.3% for elective surgery and about 2.3% […]
Read MoreAuthors: Hamilton K R et al. Anesthesiology, March 13, 2026, 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005925 This double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled crossover trial evaluated whether combining an opioid with a cannabinoid improves analgesia in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Preclinical research has suggested that cannabinoids may enhance opioid analgesia, potentially allowing lower opioid doses while maintaining effective pain relief. However, high-quality human […]
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