Anesthesia Economics

Welcome to Anesthesia Economics, Insights by Medaxion, where healthcare leaders and innovators discuss the industry's most pressing challenges: escalating costs, provider shortages, and the data-driven future of perioperative care. Hosted by Jeff McLaren, CEO of Medaxion, listen in for peer-to-peer conversations that move beyond the status quo to define the next generation of anesthesia leadership.

Anesthesia Economics is a health podcast hosted by Medaxion, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Medaxion hosts Anesthesia Economics, a health show with 17 episodes published.

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  Episode #17

  Michael Besedick - Precision Staffing - Or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Statistics

  Jun 3, 202610 minS1

  <p><b>This episode of the </b><b>Anesthesia Economics Podcast</b><b> was recorded live at the Anesthesia Economics Summit in Charleston.</b></p><p>Michael Besedick, Managing Director of Information Products at Medaxion shows how a dynamic, data-driven approach is transforming OR staffing by blending schedules, contracts, and historical performance into adaptive coverage plans that learn and improve daily.</p><p>Hear a real-world example showing how smarter shift design, staggered starts, and flexible relief roles can reduce error rates, cut premium pay, and unlock 8–10% productivity gains while aligning staff coverage with actual demand.</p><p>Explore the fu...

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  Episode #16

  Jeff Peters: Characteristics of Anesthesia Leaders: Who Can Lead Their Group Through the Anesthesia Crisis

  Jun 2, 202625 minS1

  <p><b>This episode of the </b><b>Anesthesia Economics Podcast</b><b> was recorded live at the Anesthesia Economics Summit in Charleston.</b></p><p>This episode explores how innovative leadership is tackling the anesthesia workforce crisis through culture, flexibility, and new care models. </p><p>Hear from Jeff Peters, Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President at Sullivan Consulting, on how Alaska Native Medical Center transformed from severe staffing shortages to a fully staffed team by prioritizing lifestyle, autonomy, and creative scheduling. The conversation also dives into payer mix, block utilization, and zone-based staffing models that reduce subsidies w...

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  Episode #15

  Dr. Chris Thu: Building a High-Performance Anesthesia Group

  Jun 1, 202642 minS1

  <p>What does it take to recruit, retain, and grow a successful anesthesia practice in today’s market? Host Jeff McLaren talks with Chris Thu, M.D. about leadership, culture, provider shortages, hospital relationships, and the evolving economics of anesthesia care. The conversation explores why transparency, alignment, and operational flexibility matter more than ever for anesthesia organizations nationwide. </p><p>Explore the full episode page: https://www.medaxion.com/dr.-chris-thu-building-a-high-performance-anesthesia-group</p><p>Watch on YouTube. Learn more about Medaxion's solutions.</p>

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  Episode #14

  Gary Keeling: Billing for a Perioperative Medicine Clinic

  May 22, 20269 minS1

  <p>Gary Keeling, Vice President of Anesthesia Services at Coronis Health, a veteran CPA, shares how perioperative medicine clinics can transform anesthesia finances by structuring them as separate entities with their own tax IDs, CPT/EM billing, and financial statements. Using real hospital examples, he shows how modest per-case EM revenue, reduced cancellations, and better OR utilization can generate hundreds of thousands in new revenue and significantly reduce anesthesia subsidies while using largely existing staff and resources.</p><p>Explore the full episode here: https://www.medaxion.com/gary-keeling-billing-for-a-perioperative-medicine-clinic</p><p>Jeff McLaren introduces the speakers and panelists whose discussions...

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  Episode #13

  Jim Bobeck: How the No Surprises Act is the Swiss Army Knife of Healthcare Reimbursement

  May 21, 202613 minS1

  <p><b>This episode of the </b><b>Anesthesia Economics Podcast</b><b> was recorded live at the Anesthesia Economics Summit in Charleston.</b></p><p>Jim Bobeck, a healthcare dispute resolution expert, breaks down the No Surprises Act and why it's no longer just a new law — it's a permanent fixture in American healthcare. He explains how providers can use arbitration as a powerful tool for reimbursement disputes, contracting strategy, and negotiations with health plans. With cases growing from 200,000 in 2022 to an estimated 2.7 million in 2026, the stakes are only getting higher. If your organization isn't paying attention to this ye...

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