Author: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The average salary for CRNAs in the U.S. ranges between $220,000 and more than $350,000 based on a recent report from BagMask.com. The report, “CRNA Salary by State for 2025 Q4,” is based on advertised compensation ranges for CRNA positions. The average advertised salary is above $300,000 in Alaska, Arizona, California, Iowa, […]
Read MoreAuthor:: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia leaders face a diverse set of challenges in 2026 as the workforce shortage continues to shift across geographies, markets and practice settings. Melissa Croad, CRNA, APRN, president of the Massachusetts Association of Nurse Anesthesiology, recently joined Becker’s to discuss how her organization will approach the anesthesia provider shortage in the year ahead. Editor’s […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review As private equity, MSOs and hospitals continue to expand their presence in ASCs, ownership models are becoming more complex. Tina DiMarino, CEO of Custom Surgical Partners, joined Becker’s to discuss how joint ventures, specialty rollups and increased investor activity are reshaping the ASC landscape. Custom Surgical Partners, an ASC development company […]
Read MoreAuthors: Beukers A et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, Volume 142, Issue 1, pages 5–14, January 2026 Summary:This narrative review synthesizes how cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) alters the pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics (PD) of commonly used continuously administered anesthetic and analgesic drugs during on-pump cardiac surgery, and why those shifts can translate into clinically meaningful under- or […]
Read MoreAuthors: Cheng S et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia, Volume 142, Issue 1, pages 19–27, January 2026 Summary:This randomized, blinded noninferiority trial evaluated whether intrathecal hydromorphone is noninferior to intrathecal morphine for postcesarean delivery analgesia when both are administered at their previously established ED90 doses. Given ongoing concerns regarding morphine-related side effects and intermittent drug shortages, […]
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