Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Are Your Anesthesia Collections Down? Here’s the Question Every Group Should Be Asking

Across the country, anesthesia groups are seeing something troubling: their collections are slowly slipping. Many groups assume the cause is lower reimbursement, payer cuts, or changes in case mix. While those factors certainly play a role, the most common reason anesthesia collections decline is far simpler — ineffective billing and collection management. Anesthesia billing is […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Which anesthesiologists get paid the most?

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiologists earn an average base salary of $499,526, with 42% reporting bonuses averaging $24,976 and 29% reporting other income averaging $20,612, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health. Compensation varies widely by practice setting and pay structure. Non-academic anesthesiologists report higher average base pay than their academic counterparts, and self-employed […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training

Authors: Wei B et al. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, February 11, 2026. Comparing Modified Peer-Assisted and Traditional Instructor-Led Approaches in Defibrillation Training. This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a modified peer-assisted teaching approach could improve defibrillation training compared with the traditional instructor-led method used in basic life support (BLS) education for surgical residents. […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

The Promising Role of Pediatric Pharmacokinetic Simulations in Informing Opioid Dosing Decisions

Authors: Gheshlaghi N et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):280-283, February 2026. This article discusses how pharmacokinetic model-based simulations may help guide opioid dosing decisions in pediatric patients, particularly when genetic differences influence drug metabolism and transport. Despite advances in pediatric analgesia, pain control remains inadequate for many children, with approximately one in four hospitalized pediatric […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Comparison of Phonomyography Prototype With Train-of-Four Watch SX for Neuromuscular Monitoring

Authors: Dong Y et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 142(2):264-273, February 2026. This prospective observational study evaluated a new phonomyography (PMG) prototype device for quantitative neuromuscular monitoring and compared it with the widely used acceleromyography device, the Train-of-Four Watch SX (TOF-Watch SX). Quantitative neuromuscular monitoring is increasingly recommended to reduce the risk of residual neuromuscular blockade […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

BEST Independent CRNA Opportunity – Savannah, TN just increased salary $15,000

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 […]

Anesthesiology Published - 11 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Returning to Anesthesia After Burnout, Pain Management, ICU med or administrative job? We Built a Path Back

Burnout 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 […]

Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

5 forces shaping anesthesia in 2026

Author: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC review Anesthesia coverage is no longer just a staffing issue; it is central to surgical growth, ASC stability and financial sustainability. Rising procedural demand, persistent workforce shortages, flat reimbursement and shifting clinician expectations are reshaping how hospitals and ASCs secure anesthesia services. For many operators, the difference between expansion and stalled […]

Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity

Authors: Valadkhani A et al. Anesthesiology 144(3):525-534, March 2026. Impact of Preoperative Functional Capacity on Postoperative Mortality and Morbidity: A Prospective Cohort Study. This prospective cohort study evaluated whether self-reported functional capacity, measured using metabolic equivalents of task (MET), predicts postoperative mortality and morbidity in patients undergoing elective noncardiac surgery. Functional capacity has long been […]

Anesthesiology Published - 10 March, 2026 By - Dr Clemens

Enhancing anterior shoulder analgesia with a modified PECS II block during shoulder arthroscopy under regional anesthesia alone

• Standard shoulder regional anesthesia (interscalene + superficial cervical plexus blocks) may not adequately anesthetize the anterior shoulder.• Sensory branches from the intercostobrachial and pectoral nerves may contribute to anterior shoulder pain.• A modified PECS II block targeting the second and third intercostal spaces was evaluated as an adjunct technique.• Intraoperative anterior shoulder pain occurred […]