In this episode of Unmasked, we discuss the impact of specialization in anesthesia practice management and why dedicated focus leads to stronger clinical and operational performance. Alex Gorecki and Sean Bitz share how anesthesia-specific leadership supports provider satisfaction, improves retention and creates more effective staffing models that benefit both patients and surgical teams. They also highlight the role of transparency, collaboration and clinical expertise in building high-functioning OR environments and delivering better care. Tune in to hear why an anesthesia-first approach is essential to supporting clinicians and advancing quality across the perioperative experience.