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Hardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review On Oct. 1, a new UnitedHealthcare policy went into effect, cutting reimbursements to certified registered nurse anesthetists by 15%. The policy update was issued on July 1 and applies to claims for anesthesia services rendered by CRNAs practicing independently. For claims billed under the QZ modifier — those rendered by CRNAs […]
Read MoreAuthor: Kwon HM et al. Anesthesiology, September 10, 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005747 This registry-based study investigated cardiovascular impairment in liver transplantation (LT) candidates with acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF). Among 710 patients, a significant proportion had elevated cardiac biomarkers: up to one-third with BNP >400 pg/mL (suggestive of acute heart failure) and over 12% with high-sensitivity troponin I […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Operating rooms and ASCs are facing persistent shortages of anesthetic agents, forcing anesthesia teams to substitute drugs and alter workflows. The FDA listed 194 drugs in shortage, including ketamine hydrochloride injection, which is used for anesthesia. Shortages of injectables are particularly disruptive because of limited suppliers. The most common drugs that experience […]
Read MoreHardin Medical Center (122 beds) is offering a rare CRNA-only practice with full autonomy and an unbeatable lifestyle. • Schedule: 2 weeks on / 1 week off (17 weeks off annually)• Model: Independent CRNA practice – no anesthesiologist supervision• Case Mix: General surgery, ortho, endo, OB/GYN (epidurals & C-sections)• No Complex Cases: No hearts, no […]
Read MoreIf you’re an anesthesiologist searching for a balanced lifestyle and rewarding work, you’ll want to check out this opportunity. Our all-anesthesiologist group is seeking a dedicated team member to join our collaborative practice. Position Highlights: Zero Call for 3 Weeks: Enjoy three weeks of no call duty, followed by one week of call. Even during […]
Read MoreAuthor: Guo L et al. Anesthesiology, September 15, 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005751 This study assessed whether Medicaid anesthesia claims data can reliably approximate anesthesia time, focusing on appendectomy and cholecystectomy cases in beneficiaries under 65. Using 902,492 fee-for-service claims from 48 states and DC (1999–2013), investigators examined the “quantity of service” (QoS) variable as a proxy for […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has filed an appeal in a ruling that dismissed claims of payers unlawfully paying CRNAs less than physician anesthesiologists for providing the same services. The initial complaint was filed against HHS in September 2024, and claimed the agency had failed to enforce a provision of the ACA that prohibits […]
Read MoreAuthor: Cameron Cortigiano Becker’s ASC Review The Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine in Huntington, W.Va., has received initial accreditation to create a new anesthesiology residency program. The program will provide clinical training in anesthesiology, including perioperative medicine, critical care, airway management, pain control and operating room management, according to a Sept. 18 news release […]
Read MoreAuthor: Pelletier ED et al. A & A Practice 19(8):e02040, August 2025. doi:10.1213/XAA.0000000000002040 This study evaluated deep-learning architectures for automating nerve identification in ultrasound images used for regional anesthesia. A dataset of 3594 images spanning 9 nerve block regions (e.g., TAP, femoral, brachial plexus, sciatic) was expanded through augmentation to 25,000 training images per region. […]
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