Author: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review While physicians are increasingly shifting towards hospital, health system or private equity-owned practices, the state of independent practice looks different from specialty to specialty. Here’s where independent practice stands across five physician specialties: Anesthesiology Consolidation within anesthesia is accelerating, in large part due to efforts by large anesthesia groups […]
Read MoreHuang R, Ragheb J Cureus 17(8): e89700. doi:10.7759/cureus.89700 This case report describes the perioperative management of a 62-year-old male with severe bilateral bullous emphysema undergoing inguinal hernia repair. Preoperative imaging revealed giant bullae replacing most of the right upper and middle lobes and significant left apical disease. Given the high risk of bulla rupture during […]
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: Vazquez GE et al. Canadian Journal of Anesthesia. doi:10.1007/s12630-025-02849-3 This retrospective cohort study analyzed 647 liver resection patients at the University of Iowa (2011–2023) to evaluate the ability of preoperative data to predict postoperative coagulation disturbances—defined as INR > 1.5, partial thromboplastin time > 40 sec, or platelet count < 100,000 × 10⁶/L—within 72 […]
Read MoreAuthor: Li X et al. BMC Anesthesiology 25:391. doi:10.1186/s12871-025-02989-9 This retrospective study analyzed 86 elderly intensive care unit patients with sepsis to evaluate whether platelet parameters and hemorheological indicators predict mortality and multiple organ failure. Patients were divided into survival (n=58) and death (n=28) groups. Higher Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) […]
Read MoreAuthor: Hu J et al. Korean Journal of Anesthesiology 2025;78(4):351-360. doi:10.4097/kja.24593 This prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study evaluated a modified hip pericapsular nerve block (hip-PNB)—combining anterior pericapsular nerve group (PENG) and posterior pericapsular deep-gluteal (PPD) blocks—on pain control and recovery after total hip arthroplasty (THA) via the posterolateral approach. Seventy patients were randomized to hip-PNB […]
Read MoreThis is an outstanding society, and we highly encourage all anesthesia providers to become members. Your membership support allows IARS to provide vital resources to enable clinicians and scientists worldwide to lead the global anesthesiology community to advance the science and practice of medicine. The IARS offers several membership tiers for joining the organization. Tier […]
Read MoreAuthor: Francesca Mathewes Becker’s ASC Review Here’s a breakdown of the five biggest anesthesia group practices by number of physicians and their recent activity, based on the most recently available information: 1. Northwell Health Physician Partners: Headquarters: New Hyde Park, N.Y. Number of physicians: 5,742 Recent activity: Northwell Health and Danbury, Conn.-based Nuvance Health officially merged in May, forming […]
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! […]
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