Anesthesia burnout continues to challenge hospitals and health systems. Some systems have already had to scale back case volumes because of provider shortages. However, early evidence shows that schedule redesigns and flexibility initiatives may help stabilize the workforce. New Orleans-based…
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Anesthesiologists and surgeons share the same operating room but face different pressures. Building a strong alliance between the two specialties is key to improving OR efficiency, patient outcomes and financial performance. Here are five keys to forging a functional anesthesiologist-surgeon…
The Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of anesthesiology hosted its second family day Aug. 23 at the Davis Global Center, drawing about 100 children, spouses and family members. The event, held in partnership with UNMC’s iEXCEL program, featured…
NorthStar Anesthesia has continued to expand into the ophthalmology sector in 2025, partnering with a number of ophthalmology-focused ASCs. So far in 2025, the company has partnered with ASCs including Takle Eye Surgery Center, Marion Eye Surgery Center, Professional Eye…
Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health has appointed Peter Filocamo, MD, as chief of service for anesthesia. Prior to Kaleida Health, Dr. Filocamo served as an assistant clinical professor of anesthesiology at UCLA, as well as a staff anesthesiologist with Kaiser Permanente…
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Certified anesthesiologist assistants are gaining momentum as more states expand licensure and health systems adopt team-based anesthesia models. Here are five things to know: 1. More states are granting licensure: Tennessee approved CAA licensure in May, joining 23 states and…
The Federal Trade Commission finalized a settlement in May with private-equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe, limiting its future role in anesthesiology deals after allegations it had spearheaded a roll-up strategy with its portfolio company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners. The…
Anesthesia providers are facing mounting reimbursement cuts and payer pushback, but recent payer reversals and state-level protections suggest the tide isn’t entirely against them. Reimbursement rates on a steady decline The average anesthesia reimbursement rate in 2023 was $21.88 per…
The University of Oklahoma Board of Regents in Lawton has approved several updates and expansions to programs within its college of nursing. According to a Sept. 9 news release, the updates include the addition of a certified registered nurse anesthetist…
The ability to provide care and keep patients safe in newer, non-operating room settings is one of the biggest opportunities as well as hurdles for anesthesia providers, according to one physician. Taking the standard of care that has been established…