Becker's Healthcare December 6, 2024
From reimbursement challenges and staffing shortages to shifting payer policies, 2024 has been an active year for anesthesiologists.
Three anesthesiologists shared their insights on the last year with Becker’s:
Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length.
Joseph Foley, MD. Medical Director of Perioperative Services at Marlborough (Mass.) Hospital: I think right now, the biggest challenge is balancing patient safety with operating room efficiency in the setting of significant workforce challenges. The COVID pandemic resulted in seismic changes to the anesthesia labor force that are still reverberating forward today. Anesthesia groups are currently challenged by declining reimbursement along with the increased workforce costs. Practices are utilizing both increasing compensation and flexible staffing models to aid...
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