Month: September 2025

Anesthesia’s breaking point: What happens if nothing changes? By: Patsy Newitt | Becker’s ASC Review By 2036, the U.S. is expected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, a crisis poised to reshape procedural care delivery. Becker’s spoke with six anesthesia leaders to explore the long-term consequences of this growing shortage and how it could impact surgical access, …

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The Biggest Misconceptions About Anesthesia Reimbursements By: Patsy Newitt | Becker’s ASC Review Anesthesia reimbursement remains one of the most misunderstood aspects of healthcare finance, not just by policymakers and insurance companies, but often even within hospitals and health systems themselves. From payment model complexities to widespread myths about provider compensation, these are the biggest …

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ABCs’ New CRNA Playbook By: Patsy Newitt | Becker’s ASC Review ASCs are rewriting the anesthesia playbook, leaning more heavily on certified registered nurse anesthetists amid economic pressures and staffing shortages. The rise of CRNA-only ASCs Across the U.S., many ASCs are transitioning away from physician-supervised anesthesia to CRNA-only care. A white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions found that …

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