Anesthesia

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has appointed Jeffrey Molter, MSN, as its next president.  Mr. Molter has been a CRNA for more than 25 years, and he currently practices at the Institute of Orthopedic Surgery in Lima, Ohio, according…

Lexington-based University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center has begun using surgical robotics to diagnose and treat early-stage lung cancer in a single anesthesia session, according to an Aug. 14 news release. In the new approach, patients first undergo a biopsy…

Workforce shortages and years of reimbursement cuts are forcing ASCs and anesthesia groups to think more critically about clinical and administrative inefficiencies – all while maintaining the personalized, high-quality care that has come to define a new era of outpatient…

While the projected shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists by 2036 may seem far off, its impact is already emerging. Financial pressures, staffing challenges and shifting care models are reshaping how surgical care is delivered, and anesthesia leaders warn that the next…

Here are 10 leaders in anesthesia to know, as reported by Becker’s: 1. Stuart Bertsch, MD, was recently named as chair of the department of anesthesiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He began his tenure as chair…

Anesthesia is one of the most emerging threats to ASC profitability. While supply costs, staffing shortages and payer negotiations often dominate executive discussions, anesthesia-related expenses and reimbursement challenges are eroding margins. Here are five things to know about the current…

Nonoperating room anesthesia cases are expected to account for more than 50% of all anesthesia cases in the next decade, according to a report by the American Hospital Association and the American Society of Anesthesiologists.  As the demand for anesthesia…

By 2036, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, but some states already have a much larger gap than others, according to a white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. Here are the states with the highest…

Here are five updates on CRNAs for industry leaders to know, as reported by Becker’s since June 3:

Anesthesia reimbursement faces mounting threats, with new and proposed payer policies that could reduce pay for physicians and CRNAs in 2025 and beyond. The changes span commercial and government payers, targeting modifiers, time-based payments and risk adjustments — policies that…