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5 Key Statistics Shaping Anesthesiology in 2025—and How to Stay Ahead

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Today, anesthesiologists and healthcare leaders face mounting challenges that threaten both the profession and patient care. 12,500 Predicted Anesthesiologist Shortage by 2033 By 2033, The Association of American Medical Colleges projects a shortfall of 12,500 anesthesiologists, a crisis that will hit rural hospitals the hardest.

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Navigating Malpractice Insurance as a 1099 CRNA

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One of the attractive benefits of 1099 work as a CRNA/nurse anesthesiologist is the autonomy to control your career and your future. However, that freedom also requires you to make difficult decisions such as choosing malpractice insurance.

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CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP IN THE OPERATING ROOM

The Anesthesia Consultant

Who is the Captain of the Ship in the operating room, the surgeon or the anesthesiologist? The operating room team today consists of multiple professionals working in collaboration, including the surgeon, the scrub tech, the circulating nurse, and the anesthesia MD or CRNA. The operating team is a collaborative and cooperative venture.

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How To Become a CRNA: Complete Step-By Step-Guide

The CRNA Chase

Do you know what it takes to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA)? This is why the steps to becoming a CRNA are not black and white. Steps to Becoming a CRNA Explore your options BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) A current U.S issued, you can choose to apply to any program you desire.

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Becoming An Anesthesiologist

Salem Anesthesia

Salem Anesthesia is fortunate to have the best Anesthesiologists on our team. Their education, training and expertise is impressive and very appreciated by our surgical centers, CRNA s and patients. A vital member of this team is the anesthesiologist. A vital member of this team is the anesthesiologist.

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WILL CRNAs REPLACE MD ANESTHESIOLOGISTS?

The Anesthesia Consultant

On March 28, 2021 the anesthesia world in the United States was rocked by the headline: “ Wisconsin Hospital Replaces All Anesthesiologists With CRNAs. “ The medical center previously had an anesthesia staff that included both MDs and CRNAs (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists). Are CRNAs and anesthesiologists equals?

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ANESTHESIOLOGISTS COVERING THREE OR FOUR OPERATING ROOMS AT ONCE CAN INCREASE RISKS 

The Anesthesia Consultant

JAMA Surgery published the study “ Association of Anesthesiologist Staffing Ratio With Surgical Patient Morbidity and Mortality ” on July 22, 2022. The University of Michigan paper stated, “this study primarily analyzed physician-CRNA teams, the dominant practice model in US anesthesiology.”