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: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review There have been numerous legal, political and clinical developments in the anesthesia field in the last year that have significant implications for both patients, providers and healthcare organizations. Here are 14 notable anesthesia controversies that took place in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Anesthesiologists urge Anthem to drop policy penalizing out-of-network providers: An […]
Read MoreAuthors: McCormick ZL et al. BMJ Journals Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine SummaryThis multispecialty international working group developed comprehensive consensus practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of sacroiliac joint (SIJ) complex pain. The effort involved 25 professional organizations plus the U.S. Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs. The committee addressed 21 structured questions covering […]
Read MoreAuthors: Rodriguez-Patarroyo FA et al. Anesthesiology 143(6):1497–1503, December 2025. DOI: 10.1097/ALN.0000000000005730 SummaryThis randomized crossover study evaluated the effectiveness of five full-body forced-air warming systems in preventing heat loss in humans. Twenty healthy volunteers were each subjected to all five warming systems in random order, with a 30-minute warming period and a 45-minute washout between sessions. […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia teams are under growing pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet their role in driving safety, efficiency and surgical access is more critical than ever. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are urging organizations to recognize the strategic value their teams bring to the […]
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