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06/17/2026

Stay in the Know: The Hidden ASC Anesthesia Drain

ASCs are taking on more cases, expanding service lines and pushing into higher-acuity procedures, but many are hemorrhaging money on the one department that touches every single case on the schedule. The problem, according to anesthesia leaders, is operational. Centers are structuring anesthesia coverage around surgeon convenience rather than financial reality, and the daily losses add up fast. Brett Maxfield, CRNA, president and CEO of Rigby, Idaho-based Maxfield Healthcare Solutions, told Becker's the most damaging mistake he sees is centers running four operating rooms with four separate anesthesia providers, one for each physician owner, even when each room has only a single case.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/the-hidden-asc-anesthesia-drain/



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06/16/2026

Stay in the Know: 10 CRNA Pay Stats to Know From Q1

Between the fourth quarter of 2025 and the first quarter of 2026, CRNA pay increased the most in New Hampshire, jumping more than $50,000. States in the Northeast and South are experiencing upward movement of advertised base pay. The highest advertised pay rates are typically tied to roles with heavy call obligations or specialization. Demand for CRNAs is forcing facilities to increase their advertised rates to new heights to recruit talent from out-of-state. Total compensation can be much higher than advertised in job postings due to call pay, overtime and extra shifts, signing bonuses, incentives and retirement and CME benefits.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/10-crna-pay-stats-to-know-from-q1/



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06/15/2026

Stay in the Know: Ohio Legislature Targets Healthcare Noncompetes

Legislators in Ohio are considering two bills that would create new restrictions for noncompetes as rural healthcare systems in the state continue to face an uphill battle against staffing shortages. The activity is part of a broader wave of state-level updates to noncompete laws, with Tennessee Governor Bill Lee signing House Bill 1034 into law May 7, creating new policies surrounding compensation thresholds and length of agreement for noncompete clauses. Noncompete agreements continue to become increasingly criticized as a barrier to physicians and other clinicians already facing significant labor shortages.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/ohio-legislature-targets-healthcare-noncompetes/



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06/12/2026

Stay in the Know: The Payer Moves Quietly Cutting Reimbursements

Major payers are quietly cutting reimbursement by automatically adjusting the complexity codes on claims before payment clears. In the past year, Cigna, Aetna, Anthem and BCBS of Massachusetts have all launched or expanded automatic downcoding programs, algorithmically adjusting higher-complexity E/M claims. The policies vary by state, and so does the pushback. Cigna launched its downcoding policy Oct. 1, allowing the insurer to adjust higher-level E/M codes for certain visits if they don't meet complexity standards — affecting codes 99204-99205, 99214-99215 and 99244-99245.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/the-payer-moves-quietly-cutting-reimbursements/



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06/11/2026

Stay in the Know: The Future of the Anesthesiologist-CRNA Relationship

Operating room efficiency and performance has become a key metric for ASCs as they continue navigating the anesthesia workforce shortage and rising demand for surgical services. The percentage of healthcare facilities reporting anesthesia staffing shortages has risen sharply, prompting industry leaders to rethink the structure of anesthesia coverage and the evolving collaboration between anesthesiologists and CRNAs.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/the-future-of-the-anesthesiologist-crna-relationship/



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06/10/2026

Stay in the Know: Anesthesiologist Pay Climbs to 7 Figures in Q1: 4 Things to Know

In fourth-quarter 2025, advertised anesthesiologist salaries typically ran from roughly $400,000 to more than $650,000 for W-2 positions. First-quarter 2026 broke that ceiling, with peak advertised maximums climbing to levels not previously tracked. The rankings reshuffled at the top, with long-standing leaders shifting and new markets entering the top tier of highest-paying states. A Southern market led the 10 states with the biggest advertised increases since fourth-quarter 2025, posting an average jump of more than $70,000 in a single quarter.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/anesthesiologist-pay-climbs-to-7-figures-in-q1-4-things-to-know/



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06/09/2026

Stay in the Know: Texas Physician Group Warns of $51M Loss Due to No Surprises Act

Fort Worth, Texas-based Radiology Associates of North Texas projected more than $51 million in avoidable administrative costs tied to current No Surprises Act arbitration batching rules and unpaid Independent Dispute Resolution awards. In a May 19 news release, the physician-owned radiology practice said it prevailed in approximately 95% of finalized IDR disputes involving Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. More than $3.5 million in awarded balances remains unpaid, including nearly $1.64 million outstanding for more than 120 days. The payer has paid approximately 2% of awarded balances, according to RANT.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-news/texas-physician-group-warns-of-51m-loss-due-to-no-surprises-act/



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06/08/2026

Stay in the Know: Physician Group Wants Medicare Advantage Reform
— Unchecked MA expansion limits patient choice, access to care as health plans profit

The nation's largest physician specialty group is so frustrated by the harmful impacts Medicare Advantage (MA) plans have on their practices, it is asking CMS for major policy reforms in nine key areas.

In a position paper published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, the American College of Physicians urges CMS to strengthen oversight of plans -- especially given that 54% of beneficiaries are enrolled in an MA plan.

Read more-
https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/medicare/121343



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Unchecked MA expansion limits patient choice, access to care as health plans profit

06/05/2026

Stay in the Know: Anesthesiologist Pay by State, Adjusted for Cost of Living

Washington state has the highest hourly mean wage for anesthesiologists in the U.S., but Minnesota leads when wages are adjusted for cost of living, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics salary data combined with World Population Review cost-of-living index data.

The rankings highlight how raw salary numbers can mask real purchasing power: high-paying states like Washington, California, and New York can fall significantly when housing, taxes, and living expenses are factored in, while Midwest and Plains states often climb the list once cost of living is accounted for.

Read more:
https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/anesthesiologist-pay-by-state-adjusted-for-cost-of-living/



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Washington state has the highest hourly mean wage for anesthesiologists in the U.S., while Minnesota leads when wages are adjusted for cost of living, according to May 2025 data released May 18 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Below are the mean annual and hourly wages for anesthesiologists in sta...

06/04/2026

Stay in the Know: No Surprises: New Developments: Indiana Legislature Unanimously Passes Law Strengthening Protections for Out-of-Network Providers

Indiana Senate Bill 189 accelerates out-of-network billing dispute resolutions, protects patient access, and prevents financial penalties on facilities and patients. Under the new measure, insurers in Indiana would be banned from implementing administrative fees or penalties on facilities or providers related to care involving out-of-network clinicians. The bill also establishes a framework for addressing disputes tied to the independent dispute resolution process under the No Surprises Act.

Read more:
https://blog.halomd.com/in-the-news/no-surprises-new-developments-indiana-legislature-unanimously-passes-law-strengthening-protections-for-out-of-network-providers



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