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Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC administrators and leaders continue to face a dire situation when it comes to anesthesia staffing. Recent projections indicate that by 2036, the country will be short 6,300 anesthesiologists, and 56.9% of currently practicing anesthesiologists are already over age 55. The provider staffing shortage also extends to certified registered nurse anesthetists, who make […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia departments are being challenged to deliver the same level of safety and excellence with dwindling resources as hospitals face mounting financial strain. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are innovating to align high-quality care with operational efficiency — proving that cost control and clinical excellence don’t necessarily have to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As anesthesia groups confront workforce constraints and rising case volumes, leaders are turning to remote and tele-enabled models to extend coverage and improve efficiency. The shift is being driven by technology, staffing shortages and the growing demand for anesthesia in nontraditional settings such as ASCs, imaging centers and office-based […]
Read MoreAuthors: Zhang H et al. BMC Anesthesiology 25:554, 2025 SummaryThis observational study evaluated whether two noninvasive hemodynamic measures—corrected carotid flow time (cFT) and inferior vena cava collapsibility index (IVC-CI)—are correlated in twin-pregnancy parturients undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. These patients are at particularly high risk of spinal-induced hypotension and fluid shifts, making reliable volume-status […]
Read MoreHardin 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 The anesthesia staffing crisis in the U.S. is generally understood to be caused by several factors that can be boiled down to a supply-and-demand issue. Nearly 30% of anesthesiologists are projected to leave the practice by 2033, according to a 2023 white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Currently, the U.S. has a […]
Read MoreAuthors: Yousef S et al. European Journal of Anaesthesiology 42(12):1046–1055, December 2025DOI: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002261 SummaryThis randomized, blinded, active-controlled trial evaluated whether mixing lidocaine–epinephrine with ropivacaine alters the duration of analgesia or onset time in lateral infraclavicular brachial plexus blocks. Seventy-eight patients undergoing hand surgery were randomized into three groups: full-dose ropivacaine (R150), reduced-dose ropivacaine plus lidocaine–epinephrine […]
Read MoreAuthors: Sun H et al. Anesthesia & Analgesia 141(5):988–994, November 2025 DOI:10.1213/ANE.0000000000007490 SummaryThis retrospective analysis from the American Board of Anesthesiology reviewed all first-attempt BASIC Examination results from 2014 through 2022, linking them to resident demographics, program characteristics, and prior in-training examination (CBY ITE) performance. The goal was to determine whether specific demographic groups had […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesiology leaders are navigating unprecedented financial pressure and structural changes. Faced with declining reimbursements, rising costs and shifting care models, leaders are walking a tightrope to maintain patient safety and operational efficiency while operating on tighter margins than ever before. Here are five state-specific updates slated to further shift […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review As case complexities rise, payer policies evolve and the demand for outpatient procedures accelerates, ASC leaders are assessing where to invest as they head into 2026. For its “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026″ survey, VMG Health asked 97 leaders which specialties they are prioritizing in the next year. Here are three […]
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