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New York bill could allow time limits on anesthesia care
A clause has been added to a New York State assembly bill and a New York Senate bill that would allow health insurers to place time limits on anesthesia care, according to a May 27 news release from the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The ASA “firmly opposes the surreptitious maneuver labeled a ‘hidden clause’ or […]
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CRNAs’ new licensing requirements: 8 things to know
By the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse anesthetists in the U.S. will be required to obtain doctorate degrees, a move that was first announced in 2009. Here are eight things to know about the new licensing requirements: 1. In 2009, the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs voted to […]
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How CON reform will rattle ASC ownership structures
North Carolina plans to eliminate certificate-of-need laws across the state by the end of 2025, presenting several new opportunities for ASCs. This change will have several major benefits for ASCs, allowing them to restructure their existing ownership structures, expand more freely and save even more money for patients and payers. Leo Spector, MD, CEO of […]
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25 best places to live in the US, per US News
Johns Creek, Ga., is the best place to live in the country, followed by Carmel, Ind., according to U.S. News & World Report‘s “250 Best Places to Live in the U.S. in 2026-26” list, published May 20. To compile the list, U.S. News looked at several factors, including city value, desirability, job market, average commute, […]
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US to face shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists: 12 stats to know
By 2036, the U.S. is expected to be facing a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists nationwide, according to a white paper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions published May 21. The workforce management company’s report predicts that the U.S. will also face a shortage of 450,000 nurses by the end of 2025. Here are 12 things to know […]
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Elite Surgical Center completes 350th Mako joint replacement
Wayne, N.J.-based Elite Surgical Center has completed its 350th total joint replacement using Stryker’s Mako robotic arm. Elite became one of the first ASCs in the region to offer Mako robotic-assisted total joint replacements, according to a May 23 news release shared with Becker’s. Robotic-assisted joint replacements offer many benefits for patients, including increased accuracy, […]
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Illinois anesthesia time limit bill passes Senate
A bill that would ban anesthesia time limits in Illinois has unanimously passed out of the state Senate, according to a May 22 report from WAND. The bill was proposed in January by Republican Illinois state Rep. Bill Hauter, MD, in response to a policy floated by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield in November 2024 […]
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MercyOne signs with new anesthesia partner
Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne Medical Center announced plans to end its partnership with anesthesia services provider Medical Center Anesthesiologists on May 15. Now, the system has chosen a new partner. MercyOne has partnered with California-based physician group Vituity, which will provide anesthesia care at all of MercyOne’s central Iowa and Des Moines-based locations, according to […]
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DeepSeek passes GI board exam
Artificial assistance chatbot DeepSeek has shown success in passing a gastroenterology board examination, according to a May 20 study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Researchers evaluated the bot’s performance on American College of Gastroenterology’s 455-question self assessment. DeepSeek was able to score 81.5% across all questions, while ChatGPT-3 and ChatGPT-4 had previously only […]
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Certified anesthesiologist assistants notch licensure win in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has signed a bill authorizing licensure for certified anesthesiologist assistants. Signed into law May 21, House Bill 979 allows CAAs to practice in physician-led anesthesia care teams, according to a May 22 news release shared with Becker’s. Tennessee is the 23rd state, in addition to the District of Columbia, that gives […]
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