This week I talk to Michael Zervas about the business of anesthesia. We look at things through the eyes of a practice consulting company and identify metrics to evaluate the health, profitability, and efficiency of anesthesia in different practice models. We also discuss common pain points for medical directors, and how good data is critical to making organizational improvements. You won't want to miss Michael's thoughts at the end on what to look for when joining a practice to ensure that it's healthy.

This week I talk to Dr. Jimmy Turner about his experience in building wealth quickly during his first three years out of residency.  We talk about mistakes he's made, how he deals with societal pressures to buy things before he has the money, and why communicating with your spouse about money is critical for relational thriving.

This week I interview Dr. Jack Neil. Jack has taken an unconventional path into medicine, doing undergraduate work in computer sciences. He has a unique perspective on the role of tech and artificial intelligence in the OR, and he himself is working on cutting edge technologies that may revolutionize the most annoying parts of being a physician. So if you’re wondering how AI may impact the world of anesthesia, and if you’re in any danger of losing your job to a robot, you won’t want to miss this ep

In this episode I'm flying solo to recap the podcast progress through the first six months of the year, and unveil the new Anesthesia Success Resources page!  

www.anesthesiasuccess.com/resources

This week I talk with healthcare attorney Jeff Sansweet about all sorts of legal issues and questions faced by physicians. If you've ever wondered about whether or not you should engage an attorney, the most important parts of an employment agreement, or considerations for selecting an entity type for your practice, you won't want to miss this episode.

This week I talk to Ronnie Pennell, Chief Operating Officer at Phybus, LLC. Ronnie and I discuss why ASC's exist, when buying into an ASC as a pain physician might be a good idea, and other important questions to ask as a part of that process. If you're curious about if ASC ownership might be a good idea for you, or you want to know how ASCs function in the context of other clinical models, you won't want to miss this episode.

This week I talk to Ronnie Pennell, Chief Operating Officer at Phybus, LLC. Ronnie and I discuss why ASC's exist, when buying into an ASC as a pain physician might be a good idea, and other important questions to ask as a part of that process. If you're curious about if ASC ownership might be a good idea for you, or you want to know how ASCs function in the context of other clinical models, you won't want to miss this episode.

This week I'm joined by Kyle Hadley, an associate vice president at locumtenens.com. Kyle has worked for Locum Tenens for almost a decade and helps connect anesthesiologists interested in locums work, with healthcare facilities needing to fill short and intermediate term vacancies. So if you've ever considered doing locums anesthesiologist work, wondered what kind of opportunities are out there, or liked the idea of a flexible schedule doing anesthesia on your own terms, then don't miss this episode.

This week I'm joined by Kyle Hadley, an associate vice president at locumtenens.com. Kyle has worked for Locum Tenens for almost a decade and helps connect anesthesiologists interested in locums work, with healthcare facilities needing to fill short and intermediate term vacancies. So if you've ever considered doing locums anesthesiologist work, wondered what kind of opportunities are out there, or liked the idea of a flexible schedule doing anesthesia on your own terms, then don't miss this episode.

This week I speak with Dr. Wael Saasouh, an anesthesiologist from Lebanon.  He shares his perspectives about working as an attending in Lebanon, then transitioning to the US to do another residency in anesthesiology.  Apart from the logistical challenges, I was really humbled by Wael's spirit of perseverance, determination and optimism that allowed him to accomplish great things and encourage others on to achievements of their own.