2025 OR Manager Webinar: The Business of Anesthesia - Strategies for Profitability in a Challenging Labor Market

Learning Objectives:

• Identify the key drivers behind the current anesthesia staffing crisis and understand how these trends affect care delivery and operational efficiency.
• Evaluate different anesthesia staffing models (MD, CRNA, CAA) for cost-effectiveness, compliance, and scalability within various clinical environment
• Implement practical strategies to manage anesthesia labor costs, optimize OR utilization, and mitigate the impact of supply shortages and declining reimbursement rates.

Amid rising labor costs, staffing shortages, and shrinking reimbursement rates, managing anesthesia services profitably has become increasingly complex. In this timely and insightful webinar, Collin Pick, MSN, CRNA, chief of anesthesia at Physician Partners of America, breaks down the key operational, financial, and staffing considerations impacting anesthesia in ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and hospital settings. Attendees will gain actionable strategies for optimizing staffing models, controlling costs, and adapting to a shifting reimbursement landscape—all while maintaining high standards of care. Whether a clinical leader, administrator, or ASC manager, viewers will gain practical tools to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and position their facility for long-term sustainability in anesthesia care delivery.