The workforce, operational shifts shaping anesthesia

February 4, 2026

1. What would it mean to 'overcome' the anesthesia shortage? Full story

2. Anesthesia time limit bans in 2026: 3 notes Full story

3. Perioperative inefficiencies quietly drain capacity and margin. Learn what health systems can do about it here.

 

4. Inside anesthesia's operational shifts Full story

5. Why anesthesia staffing is shifting away from rigid production models Full story

6. Digital spend is rising. Prove impact to the C-suite like Stanford and peers, here.

 

7. Anesthesia's long-awaited seat at the table Full story

8. Dr. Neal Cohen: The quiet cost of fragmentation in anesthesia Full story

9. CMS to reimburse non-opioid pain pumps in ASCs in 2026 Full story

10. Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina updates anesthesia billing policy Full story

 

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