Anesthesia

With anesthesia shortages dragging on and outpatient cases getting more complex, SCA Health, Optum’s ASC division, is thinking long-term in regards to how anesthesia is staffed and delivered. Leaders told Becker’s the answer isn’t a short-term patch. Instead, SCA is…

Anesthesia staffing shortages and rising cost pressures are forcing ASCs to compete harder for providers and rethink how to keep teams stable over the long term. At SCA Health, Optum’s ASC arm, leaders say retention is driven by a focused…

The average salary for CRNAs in the U.S. ranges between $220,000 and more than $350,000 based on a recent report from BagMask.com.  The report, “CRNA Salary by State for 2025 Q4,” is based on advertised compensation ranges for CRNA positions. …

Anesthesiology saw a year of significant innovation in 2025 as new technologies, techniques and care models redefined what is possible in the perioperative environment.  From AI-driven automation to next-generation pain control, five breakthroughs in particular helped shape the specialty. 1.…

Sunrise, Fla.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia has named Jody Casey as its chief growth officer.  In the role, Ms. Casey will expand existing partner relationships, create new business opportunities and align go-to-market initiatives in sales and marketing, according to…

Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health has adopted Deep Resolve, an AI-powered MRI software that shortens scan times and reduces anesthesia use. The technology, developed by Siemens Healthineers, was installed at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in April…

The lack of reimbursements, staffing shortages and cost challenges are some of the biggest hurdles for anesthesia providers and groups heading into next year.  Two leaders recently connected with Becker’s to share what they believe will be the toughest challenges…

Crown Point, Ind.-based OYE Therapeutics has closed a $5 million convertible note financing round, oversubscribed to $5.6 million, to advance its intravenous caffeine-based therapy into clinical trials.  The treatments aim to “reverse general anesthesia, sedation and opioid-induced respiratory depression,” according…

Owensboro Surgery Center, an SCA Health affiliate in Kentucky, recently dropped its traditional physician-supervised anesthesia setup for a CRNA-only model. The move wasn’t a cost-cutting experiment, but a response to a tightening workforce and a highly experienced CRNA team. Many…

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has appointed Hallie Evans, DNP, CRNA, APRN, as senior director of education and professional development, effective December 2025.  In the role, Dr. Evans will lead national initiatives supporting lifelong learning and academic innovation in…