Ohio has become the 45th state to update its laws governing the relationship between CRNAs and physicians, replacing a physician supervision requirement with a collaborative framework, according to a March news release from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. Gov.…
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An upcoming change to federal policy surrounding student loan limits for various degree programs may threaten existed nursing shortages in Texas, Houston Public Media reported April 6. The U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rule going into effect in July would…
Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services beginning July 1, instead bundling reimbursement into the overall procedure or facility fee, according to an April 1 policy update. The insurer said the change is consistent with CMS…
Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead, they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. …
The Association of University Anesthesiologists selected Harriet Hopf, MD, as the 2026 recipient of its Leadership Advisory Board Mentoring Award. The award honors “sustained dedication to mentoring and sponsoring faculty in anesthesiology.” Recipients are chosen following a review of detailed…
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Physicians are pushing back against a proposed Medicare policy that would deny coverage for peripheral nerve blocks, warning that the move could harm patients, drive up costs and accelerate the erosion of independent practice. The procedures — minimally invasive, relatively…
The Federal Trade Commission is opposing a motion for summary judgment by U.S. Anesthesia Partners to avoid facing trial on claims it monopolized anesthesia services in Texas through a private-equity backed “roll-up” strategy. According to court documents filed March 30,…
Anesthesia partnerships continued to take shape across healthcare the first quarter, with independent groups, health systems and ASCs striking new and renewed contracts. Here are five new and expanded anesthesia partnerships from the first quarter of 2026, as reported by…
Anesthesia coverage is emerging as one of the most critical and fragile operational pillars for ASCs. ASC leaders repeatedly cite the convergence of workforce shortages, reimbursement pressure and rising expectations around access and efficiency as threats to anesthesia reliability. What…
Alpharetta, Ga.-based Premier Anesthesia has formed a strategic partnership with City of Hope Phoenix Cancer Center. The privately held anesthesia practice management firm will provide operational and clinical support to the center and serve a key role in the facility’s…