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Anesthesia Shortages Are Reshaping ASC Operations
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Welcome back to the DocBuddy Journal in 2026! In this episode, Erik tackles the persistent anesthesia shortage crisis that's reshaping ambulatory surgery center operations. From drug shortages to workforce gaps, learn how rising anesthesia subsidies are hitting $30M+ for major ASC management companies, why locum tenens usage has jumped 70% since 2024, and how surgery centers are adapting through CRNA-only models and workflow redesign.
Erik also explains why software integration into the ASCs may be the only viable solution to maximize block time utilization in an increasingly constrained environment.
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