Anesthesia Economics

This episode of the Anesthesia Economics Podcast was recorded live at the Anesthesia Economics Summit in Charleston.

As the anesthesia landscape continues to evolve, leaders are being challenged to navigate a complex mix of workforce shortages, rising costs, shifting care models, and increasing demand across settings.

In this panel discussion, industry leaders share how they are approaching leadership in this environment by balancing clinical excellence with financial sustainability, while adapting to constant change.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

•  Leading anesthesia teams through workforce and market disruption 
•  Aligning clinical, operational, and financial priorities 
•  Adapting to shifting site-of-care dynamics and demand patterns 
•  Building resilient, high-performing teams 
•  The evolving role of leadership in anesthesia organizations 

As pressures continue to mount across the healthcare system, this conversation offers a real-world look at how leaders are positioning their organizations for what’s next.

Panelists:

• Jeff Peters, Sullivan Consulting (Moderator)
• Tom Rossi, Jackson Physician Search
• Joseph Rodrigo, DO, ProMedical
• Mark Wimberly, MD, Trident Anesthesia Group

Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/driving-effectiveness-for-the-next-generation-​of-anesthesia-leadership​

Jeff McLaren introduces the speakers and panelists whose discussions were recorded live at the 2026 Anesthesia Economics Summit.

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This episode of the Anesthesia Economics Podcast was recorded live at the Anesthesia Economics Summit in Charleston.

As demand for anesthesia services continues to rise, care is expanding far beyond the traditional operating room. From endoscopy suites and interventional radiology to procedural and outpatient settings, health systems are being challenged to deliver safe, efficient anesthesia coverage across a growing range of environments.

In this panel discussion, industry leaders explore how organizations are adapting to this shift by rethinking staffing models, care delivery, and operational strategy to meet demand wherever it occurs.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

• Expanding anesthesia coverage beyond the OR
• Balancing staffing across procedural and non-OR settings
• Managing throughput, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Maintaining quality and consistency across diverse care environments
• The operational and financial implications of distributed anesthesia demand

As anesthesia demand continues to outpace supply, this conversation offers a real-world look at how leading organizations are evolving to keep up.

Panelists:

• Patty Carey, Bon Secours (Moderator)
• Clint Stewart, Self Regional Healthcare
• Tom Wherry, MD, Scope Concepts
• Mark Carithers, MD, Prisma Health

Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/meeting-the-rising-demand-for-anesthesia-beyond-the-or

Jeff McLaren introduces the speakers and panelists whose discussions were recorded live at the 2026 Anesthesia Economics Summit.

Watch on YouTube. Learn more about Medaxion's solutions.

This episode of the Anesthesia Economics Podcast was recorded live at the Anesthesia Economics Summit in Charleston.

As anesthesia groups and health systems face ongoing staffing shortages, rising costs, and increasing operational complexity, traditional staffing models are no longer enough. 

In this panel discussion, industry leaders break down what’s actually working today, from flexible locum tenens strategies to hybrid employment models, and discuss how organizations are balancing cost, culture, and continuity of care.

You’ll hear practical insights on:

• Aligning providers across employed and contracted models
• Reducing turnover and improving retention
• Navigating compensation pressure and workforce shortages
• Using data to drive smarter staffing and operational decisions

Whether you're leading an anesthesia group, managing perioperative services, or navigating staffing challenges at the health system level, this conversation offers a grounded look at how to build more sustainable, high-performing teams.

Panelists:

• David Donnelly, Trinity Health Advisors (Moderator)
• Stephen Porter, Piedmont Healthcare
• Todd Horowitz, DO, Hospital Staffing Partners
• Spencer Lilly, Medaxion

Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/successful-anesthesia-staffing-strategies

Jeff McLaren introduces the speakers and panelists whose discussions were recorded live at the 2026 Anesthesia Economics Summit.

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Dr. Michael R. Hicks, President of Anesthesia Services at HCA Healthcare, breaks down the growing challenges in anesthesia, from workforce shortages to rising financial pressures. He explains why “hope is not a strategy” and outlines the need for health systems to rethink how anesthesia resources are allocated. The conversation explores the shift toward non-operating room settings, the importance of system-wide coordination, and how culture, flexibility, and leadership play a critical role in building sustainable anesthesia models.

Learn more: https://www.medaxion.com/dr-michael-r-hicks-hca-healthcare-president-anesthesia-services

Jeff McLaren introduces the speakers and panelists whose discussions were recorded live at the 2026 Anesthesia Economics Summit.

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In this episode of Anesthesia Economics, Jeff McLaren sits down with Randy Moore, Chief Anesthetist Officer at NorthStar Anesthesia, for a candid conversation on the forces reshaping anesthesia. They unpack payer pressure, workforce shortages, subsidy shock, ASC disruption, and the growing divide between advocacy groups. Randy shares why cultural debt is costing organizations more than they realize, how avoidance compounds in leadership, and why data-driven OR strategy is essential in today’s margin-tight environment. A sharp, honest look at economics, leadership, and the future of anesthesia.

Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/randy-moore-northstar-anesthesia

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In this episode of Anesthesia Economics, Jeff McLaren is joined by Daniel Prevost, Medaxion’s Senior Vice President of Strategic Development, to break down why anesthesia stipends have become such a critical issue. They focus on the revenue side of the equation, exploring how scale, regulation, arbitration, and documentation gaps have reshaped anesthesia revenue cycle management. The conversation highlights why anesthesia billing is fundamentally different from other specialties, where revenue leakage occurs, and how better data capture and systems are essential to closing financial gaps without compromising care.

Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/daniel-prevost-a-primer-on-anesthesia-stipends

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In this episode, host Jeff McLaren sits down with Bob Johnson, Medaxion’s SVP for Anesthesia Operations, to unpack why anesthesia economics feel uniquely urgent right now. They explore the demand supply imbalance, exploding subsidy pressures on hospitals and surgery centers, and how time-based billing shaped both reimbursement and operational insight in anesthesia. The conversation also looks at the ripple effects of insourcing, the challenge of benchmarking, and how better data visualization and staffing intelligence can help leaders define and deliver “good anesthesia” at scale.

Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/bob-johnson-timeline-of-anesthesia-economics

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