Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology Published - 20 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
CMS floats 1.68% cut to physician fee schedule, 7 other things to know

Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review CMS on July 14 issued a proposed rule outlining Medicare Part B payment policy changes for physicians and other practitioners under the calendar year 2027 Physician Fee Schedule, with changes proposed to take effect Jan. 1, 2027. Here are seven things to know. 1. The proposed rule sets two separate conversion factors, […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Not Just a Label – Preoperative Risk Assessment Can Change Patient Outcomes

Author: Young May Cha, MD IARS and SOCCA 2026 Annual Meeting coverage Although patients frequently worry about surgical risk, formal risk-assessment tools are not routinely used by many anesthesiologists and surgeons. Experts at the 2026 Annual Meeting discussed how individualized risk prediction can guide treatment, improve informed consent, support shared decision-making, and potentially improve perioperative […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Missouri bans insurance companies from instituting time limits for anesthesia coverage

Author: Erika McGuire COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe signed House Bill 2372 into law Monday that includes several overhauls to healthcare laws in the state. HB 2372, was sponsored by state Rep. Tara Peters (R-Phelps County) and state Sen. Mike Bernskoetter (R-Cole County). One provision in the bill, bans health insurers from placing time […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
US Anesthesia Devices Market Size and Forecast 2026 to 2035

Precedence Research US Anesthesia Devices Market (By Product: Anesthesia Delivery Machine, Anesthesia Disposables & Accessories, Anesthesia Monitors, Anesthesia Information Management Systems (AIMS); By Type: General Anesthesia, Local Anesthesia, By Application, Cardiology, Neurology, Urology, Orthopedics, Dental, Ophthalmology, Others; By End User: Clinics, Ambulatory Service Centers, Hospitals) – Industry Analysis, Size, Trends, Leading Companies, Regional Outlook, and […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 20 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesiologist Opportunity in Carlsbad, New Mexico: $550,000, Eight Weeks of Vacation, and Up to $300,000 in Student-Loan Repayment

Anesthesia Experts and Carlsbad Anesthesia Services, LLC are seeking a full-time anesthesiologist to join our established anesthesia team at Carlsbad Medical Center in Carlsbad, New Mexico. This is an exceptional opportunity for an anesthesiologist seeking excellent compensation, a predictable schedule, manageable cases, and a true work-life balance. Because Carlsbad is located in a New Mexico […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Positioning a Patient with a Broken Bone for Spinal Anesthesia

Radius Anesthesia blog Patients with a fracture may require surgery to reposition or restructure their bones, and spinal anesthesia is an excellent tool for pain management in many orthopedic surgeries. However, positioning these patients for the administration of spinal anesthesia presents unique clinical challenges due to the pain and physical limitations resulting from their broken […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Anesthesia prices rose 30% after PE consolidation

Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Private equity’s decade-long consolidation of anesthesiology has produced two documented outcomes: higher prices for payers and worse working conditions for physicians, according to a June 2026 white paper from AMGA Consulting. The market share shift has been significant. A 2020 study published in JAMA Network found that roughly 20% of anesthesia practices had been acquired […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Sleep Quality Assessment in Trauma Patients Requiring Intensive Care

Author: Sathiya G. Priya, et al. Cureus, July 1, 2026 Sleep is essential for healing, immune function, cognition, hormonal regulation, and recovery after serious injury. However, patients in intensive care frequently experience fragmented and poor-quality sleep because of pain, noise, light, monitoring, nursing interventions, and the unfamiliar ICU environment. This prospective observational study evaluated sleep […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
Effect of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Recovery in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery

Author: A. LN, et al. Cureus, April 2026 Postoperative ileus is a frequent complication following abdominal surgery. Delayed gastrointestinal recovery can cause abdominal distention, discomfort, nausea, vomiting, delayed oral intake, and prolonged hospitalization. Chewing gum has been proposed as a simple form of “sham feeding.” Although the patient does not swallow food, chewing stimulates cephalic-vagal […]

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Anesthesiology Published - 17 July, 2026    By - Dr Clemens
The next best teacher: Using large language models to provide technical advice to trainees in regional Anaesthesia

Author: Matthew Clanfield, et al. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia, 2026 Large language models are increasingly being used by physicians and trainees to obtain rapid clinical and procedural information. This study evaluated whether three commonly used artificial intelligence systems could provide safe, accurate, and useful troubleshooting advice to anesthesia trainees performing regional nerve blocks. The investigators […]

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