In this episode of the Advancing Surgical Care Podcast, ASCA Chief Executive Officer Bill Prentice leads a conversation about the challenges of providing anesthesia services in surgery centers today. Prentice is joined by Garrett Hilgendorf, administrator of Mankato Surgery Center in Mankato, Minnesota, and Brett Maxfield, CRNA, principal and founder of Maxfield Health Solutions, a provider of anesthesia equipment and consulting services based in Rigby, Idaho.

 Obtaining anesthesia services has become one of the most complex parts of running a successful ASC today, and striking the right balance between providing high-quality anesthesia care and maintaining financial viability is harder than ever. During this insightful discussion, Hilgendorf and Maxfield talk about how they are innovating and adapting to succeed in this new and challenging environment.

 Both Hilgendorf and Maxfield will also participate in a panel discussion on managing anesthesia services at the ASCA + SAMBA Conference & Expo in Washington, DC, this May. ASCA’s partnership with SAMBA (Society for Ambulatory Anesthesia) for this year’s conference will provide a more interdisciplinary learning and networking experience for the entire ASC community.