Declining reimbursements and a growing anesthesia provider shortage are putting significant strain on ASCs, especially those smaller in size that lack the resources to compete for providers.
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists has issued new guidance on ketamine administration for patients suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, treatment-resistant depression and other mood disorders.
The University of Akron (Ohio) has launched an "early assurance" pathway for students interested in nurse anesthesia careers, according to a Feb. 10 report from Cleveland.com.
Mike Causey, insurance commissioner for the state of North Carolina, has fined UnitedHealthcare $3.4 million, according to a Feb. 10 report from WRAL News.
A Macon, Ga.-based family has been awarded $13.75 million in damages following the death of a patient, according to a Feb. 10 report from The Telegraph.
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Several key issues are plaguing all of healthcare in 2025, and anesthesia is no exception. As specialist shortages persist and declining reimbursements lead to burnout, the field grows more treacherous.
Legislators in Washington state are taking steps to ban time caps on anesthesia coverage in a bipartisan bill, the Columbia Basin Herald reported Feb. 10.
Premier Anesthesia partnered with Columbus, Ohio-based Taylor Station Surgery Center, according to a Feb. 10 news release.
Anesthesia remains a dynamic industry as leaders explore new methods of opioid-free pain management and expand into new care settings.
A St. Louis County jury has ruled in favor of Midwest Anesthesia Providers in a medical malpractice suit alleging wrongful death, according to a Feb. 3 report from Missouri Lawyers Media.