Anesthesia

As the landscape of American healthcare continues to evolve, the Association for Independent Medicine (AIM) is at the forefront, championing the autonomy, innovation, and resilience of independent practices. In 2025, AIM is poised to achieve new milestones, fostering collaboration, advocating…

Maryland Heights, Mo.-based Sentio Biosciences has earned a contract from API Innovation Center, a St. Louis nonprofit focused on strengthening the U.S. supply chain, to develop and produce two pharmaceutical drugs used for anesthesia, according to a Dec. 25 report…

Here are several states that saw changes in CRNA policies in the past year, from reimbursement declines to alleviated supervision requirements: 

Here are five anesthesia groups bringing innovative practices and business strategies to the industry: 

As anesthesia reimbursements continue to sink, many leaders are concerned about the potential ripple effects on patients, physicians and ASCs. 

The anesthesia industry faced  certain obstacles and industry-changing events in 2024, from provider shortages to reimbursement challenges and emerging technology. 

December has been a tumultuous month for anesthesia pay policy, as provider and public outrage has spurred two payers to reverse controversial reimbursement policies. 

Ohio-based health insurance provider Medical Mutual plans to reduce certified registered nurse anesthetist reimbursements to 85% beginning Jan. 24.

ASCs are likely to face continuing anesthesia problems into 2025, but there are potential models and solutions for physicians and centers.

A Louisville, Ky., anesthesiologist was sentenced to one year of probation after pleading guilty to illegal opioid distribution, WDRB reported Dec. 18.