Anesthesia

Here are 10 trends and statistics showcasing how the anesthesia field is evolving: 1. Only 9% of ASC leaders said they plan to staff anesthesia through a traditional employment agreement in 2026. Forty-four percent said they expected to use an…

The daily tasks and routines of running an anesthesia practice are now becoming a full-time job on its own outside of the operating room, according to physicians.  From shifting cases between different operating rooms and sites, cross-training staff to fix…

The word “alignment” was used frequently among leaders at Becker’s 31st Annual Meeting: The Business and Operations of ASCs, which took place Oct. 16-18 in Chicago.  Alignment among anesthesia groups, ASCs, and other team members and leadership was a chief…

ASC administrators and leaders continue to face a dire situation when it comes to anesthesia staffing.  Recent projections indicate that by 2036, the country will be short 6,300 anesthesiologists, and 56.9% of currently practicing anesthesiologists are already over age 55.…

As staffing pressures, reimbursement shifts and rising case complexity reshape anesthesia nationwide, ASCs are rethinking how to structure their anesthesia coverage heading into 2026. In its “ASC Leader Expectations for 2026” survey, VMG Health outlined which anesthesia models are most…

In recognition of National Rural Health Day, observed Nov. 20, the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology highlighted the role certified registered nurse anesthetists play in alleviating the rural healthcare gap. CRNAs provide more than 80% of anesthesia care in rural…

The Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University has named Syed Shah, MD, as chair of the anesthesiology department.  Dr. Shah has served in the role in an interim capacity since 2023. Under his leadership, the department has expanded…

As anesthesia groups prepare for 2026, pressures from reimbursement cuts, workforce shortages and rising operational costs are intensifying. Here are five data points fueling concern  about the year ahead: 1. Anesthesia compensation is declining in real terms: CMS’ 2025 anesthesia…

Several physician associations are urging Elevance Health to abandon its new policy that penalizes hospitals and contracted facilities for using care providers who are not in-network with its Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield commercial plans in 11 states. Under the…

Anesthesia teams are under growing pressure as surgical demand rises, staffing tightens and financial strains mount. Yet their role in driving safety, efficiency and surgical access is more critical than ever. Across the country, anesthesia leaders are urging organizations to…