Five trends that defined the year for anesthesia groups:
1. The national opioid crisis leads to a drastic increase in the use of nerve blocks for postoperative pain management.
2. Negotiations with budget-strapped hospitals pose a major challenge for anesthesia practice managers.
3. Endoscopy is no longer the boon it was a few years ago.
4. Practices begin focusing on providing care at a lower cost rather than generating revenue.
5. An influx of venture capital funding makes it appealing to join a larger national staffing company.
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