Author: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review Chris Gill, PhD, CRNA, chief credentialing officer of the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists, the credentialing organization for CRNAs, joined Becker’s to discuss how continuous certification is helping sustain patient trust, support workforce growth and keep pace with a rapidly changing healthcare landscape. Question: Could you talk […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASCs face numerous challenges when it comes to anesthesia costs and management as reimbursement cuts and payer pushback add pressure to existing staffing and economic issues. Reimbursement rates on a steady decline The average anesthesia reimbursement rate in 2023 was $21.88 per unit — a 5.5% decline from 2019 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review ASC leaders are eyeing a range of anesthesia staffing models for their centers in 2026, according to data published in VMH Health’s “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” survey. The survey collected responses from 97 ASC leaders at both independent and joint ventured-owned ASCs. Here’s a breakdown of the various […]
Read MoreAuthor: Patsy Newitt Becker’s ASC Review ASCs continue to face complex regulatory scrutiny under federal anti-kickback and fraud laws, even as they operate outside certain Stark law restrictions. A recent Minnesota Lawyer article and guidance from the Federal Bar Association’s Turning Square Corners newsletter outline how ASC owners can reduce legal risk while maintaining compliant operations. Here are five […]
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: Gao, Shun-Cai et al. Anesthesiology. August 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005711 This randomized trial evaluated whether intraoperative urine-guided hydration could reduce acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cytoreductive surgery (CRS) and cisplatin-based hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for pseudomyxoma peritonei. A total of 168 adults were randomized to either urine-guided hydration (targeting ≥3 mL·kg⁻¹·h⁻¹ or ≥200 mL·h⁻¹) […]
Read MoreWe’re excited to announce the formation of a new anesthesia group in Riverdale, GA, located just 10 minutes from the Atlanta Airport. We’re seeking dedicated CRNAs to join our collaborative care team, which will include 4 full-time CRNAs and 2 anesthesiologists managing 4 operating rooms. This is a 25% independent practice and doing own blocks! […]
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: Sophie Eydis Becker’s ASC Review With more procedures moving to the ASC setting, anesthesia leaders see opportunities to improve recovery and efficiency — but warn that safety readiness and broken reimbursement models could slow momentum. On July 15, CMS approved more than 200 additional procedures for the ASC setting, intensifying the need for anesthesia teams to […]
Read MoreAuthor: Sekela, Michael E. et al. Anesthesiology. August 2025. doi:10.1097/ALN.0000000000005716 This Phase III, double-blind, non-inferiority trial (ReCePI) evaluated pathogen-reduced red blood cells (treated with amustaline/glutathione) compared to conventional transfusions in patients undergoing cardiac or thoracic-aorta surgery at high risk for red cell transfusion. The primary endpoint was the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) within […]
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