Value-Based Care Insights New Episode NOW On-Demand
Across the U.S., hospitals and surgical centers are facing a growing provider shortage particularly among anesthesiologists. At the same time, the demand for surgical and procedural services continues to rise, especially in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). This imbalance has forced many healthcare organizations to rethink their anesthesia coverage models.
On this episode Dan sits down with Dr. Thomas Pallaria, Assistant Professor and Director of the Nurse Anesthesiology Program at Rutgers School of Nursing, to discuss the evolving role of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). Together, they explore the growing reliance on CRNAs to meet demand, the benefits and challenges of integrating them into care models, and the implications for hospitals, anesthesiologists, and patient outcomes.
Key Takeaways:
- Hospitals and surgical centers are facing critical shortages with anesthesiologists, driving the need for innovative staffing and care models to sustain surgical and procedural growth.
- Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are expanding their scope of practice, with hospitals integrating them into team-based models and, in some states, allowing them to practice independently to meet patient demand.
- Effective CRNA integration requires clear supervision, strong collaboration between physicians and nurse anesthetists, and thoughtful alignment of scope, reimbursement, and quality outcomes.
About The Show
Value-Based Care Insights is a radio show on Healthcare NOW Radio, that explores how to optimize the performance of programs to meet the demands of an increasing value-based care payment environment. It is hosted by Dan Marino (@DjmarinoHD) and highlights recognized experts in the field and within Lumina Health Partners (@LuminaHP).
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