# Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology * **Definition:** A subspecialty of anesthesiology focused on the perioperative care of adult patients undergoing cardiac surgery and other procedures involving the heart, including the administration of anesthesia, monitoring of vital signs, and management of hemodynamics during surgery. * **Taxonomy:** Specialties / Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Adult Cardiac Anesthesiology**, for healthcare technology leaders * 568 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/6/2025 | [**Trellis Health Appoints Esteemed Healthcare Executives to Inaugural Advisory Board**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trellis-health-appoints-esteemed-healthcare-130000629.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 3/4/2025 | [**UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) Vs The Rest Of The Health Insurance Providers Stocks - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/q4-earnings-highlights-unitedhealth-nyse-090432712.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/24/2025 | [**careviso and XiFin Form Strategic Alliance to Modernize Prior Authorization -**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/02/24/careviso-and-xifin-form-strategic-alliance-to-modernize-prior-authorization/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/13/2025 | [**4 imperatives for improving mental health care in 2025 - The World Economic Forum**](https://www.weforum.org/stories/2025/01/4-imperatives-for-improving-mental-health-care-in-2025/) | [[World Economic Forum]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Study questions accuracy of genetic test for opioid use disorder**](https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250109/Study-questions-accuracy-of-genetic-test-for-opioid-use-disorder.aspx) | [[News Medical Net]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**RIVANNA examines regional trends in anesthesiology workforce and diagnostic imaging growth**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rivanna-examines-regional-trends-in-anesthesiology-workforce-and-diagnostic-imaging-growth-302330480.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/12/2024 | [**RIVANNA examines regional trends in anesthesiology workforce and diagnostic imaging growth**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/rivanna-examines-regional-trends-anesthesiology-162100569.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/9/2024 | [**Intelliguard and Codonics Partner to Strengthen Patient Safety - Morningstar**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241209340807/intelliguard-and-codonics-partner-to-strengthen-patient-safety) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/6/2024 | [**What did anesthesiologists learn in 2024?**](https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/what-did-anesthesiologists-learn-in-2024.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 12/5/2024 | [**Anthem Reverses Course on Anesthesia Time Limits**](https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/anthem-reverses-course-anesthesia-time-limits-2024a1000mhs) | [[Medscape]] | | 11/26/2024 | [**Why private equity-backed players are losing doctors**](https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/private-equity-staffing-companies-physicians-envision-healthcare) | [[Modern Healthcare]] | | 11/19/2024 | [**Why physicians are not feeling pay increases**](https://www.beckersasc.com/asc-coding-billing-and-collections/why-physicians-are-not-feeling-pay-increases.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 11/13/2024 | [**From handwritten notes to digital solutions: a journey in health IT**](https://kevinmd.com/2024/11/from-handwritten-notes-to-digital-solutions-a-journey-in-health-it.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 10/8/2024 | [**What 5 ASC leaders are saying about anesthesia coverage**](https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/what-5-asc-leaders-are-saying-about-anesthesia-coverage.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | | 9/3/2024 | [**NorthStar's Comprehensive Approach to Improving Anesthesiology Through Innovative Training Programs**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/strategy/northstar-s-comprehensive-approach-to-improving-anesthesiology-through-innovative-training-programs.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 8/26/2024 | [**12 things to know about Envision**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-physician-relationships/12-things-to-know-about-envision.html) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 8/13/2024 | [**Guiding principles for the next generation of health care sustainability metrics**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-principles-generation-health-sustainability-metrics.html?deviceType=desktop) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 8/13/2024 | [**Guiding principles for the next generation of health care sustainability metrics**](https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-principles-generation-health-sustainability-metrics.html) | [[MedicalXpress]] | | 7/29/2024 | [**Intelliguard Announces Shane Smith as Chief Strategy Officer**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240729100553/en/Intelliguard-Announces-Shane-Smith-as-Chief-Strategy-Officer/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/23/2024 | [**Preeclampsia Blood Marker? Pediatric Cardiac Doc Arrested; Afib-Detecting Ring**](https://www.medpagetoday.com/cardiology/prevention/111206) | [[Medpage Today]] | | 7/19/2024 | [**How physician-led innovation drives change [PODCAST] - Kevin MD**](https://www.kevinmd.com/2024/07/how-physician-led-innovation-drives-change-podcast.html) | [[KevinMD]] | | 7/11/2024 | [**Bluesight Diversion Trends Report Reveals $38M Lost to Drug Waste**](https://hitconsultant.net/2024/07/11/diversion-trends-report-reveals-38m-lost-to-drug-waste/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**Hospitals Struggling With Shortage of Anesthesia Staff - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/hospitals-struggling-shortage-anesthesia-staff) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 7/9/2024 | [**How CMOs Can Battle the Anesthesia Staff Shortage - HealthLeaders Media**](https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/cmo/how-cmos-can-battle-anesthesia-staff-shortage) | [[HealthLeaders Media]] | | 6/26/2024 | [**Surgical hospital laid off CRNAs, cancels surgeries after DOH citation**](https://www.beckersasc.com/anesthesia/surgical-hospital-laid-off-crnas-cancels-surgeries-after-doh-citation.html) | [[Beckers ASC Review]] | ## Specialty Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA)**: A professional organization advocating for the rights and recognition of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) in the U.S. - **American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)**: A professional organization advocating for anesthesiologists, involved in trademark complaints against the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA). - **Scott Mayer**: CEO of Ambulatory Anesthesia Care, emphasizing the challenges faced by Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) in anesthesia provision. - **Mark Thoma, MD**: Chair of anesthesia at The Permanente Medical Group, discussing recruitment challenges and the evolving landscape for anesthesiologists. - **Dr. Joshua Saef**: Adult congenital cardiologist at Memorial Cardiac and Vascular Institute, specializing in personalized care for patients with congenital heart issues. - **CommonSpirit Health**: A healthcare provider facing challenges in staffing and operational efficiency, impacting anesthesiology services. - **RIVANNA**: A company that published a report analyzing trends in anesthesiology employment across the U.S. - **Mindray**: A global leader in healthcare technologies, collaborating on educational initiatives in anesthesiology. - **Kansas City University**: Launching a Master of Health Science in Anesthesiology program to prepare future anesthesia providers. - **Dr. Sabry Ayad**: An anesthesiology professor involved in Allay's advisory board, focusing on postoperative outcomes. - **John Bramhall, MD, PhD**: An anesthesiologist who emphasizes the importance of engaging with medical associations for advocacy and resources. - **Carrie Atcheson**: Board-certified anesthesiologist and co-founder of Business Mindset MD, focusing on physician-led innovation in healthcare. - **Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center**: A leading healthcare institution that appointed Dr. Sheila Ryan Barnett as chair of the department of anesthesiology, emphasizing leadership in the field. - **Surgical Directions**: A healthcare solutions company that offers the Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare tool to help hospitals manage anesthesia service contracts. - **Dr. Matt Mazurek**: Assistant professor at Yale School of Medicine, discussing the impact of declining Medicare reimbursement rates on anesthesia providers. - **Anthem**: The nation's second-largest health insurer, which reversed a controversial policy limiting anesthesia payments. - **Dr. Joseph Bavaria**: Executive Director of the Bruce and Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute at Jefferson Health, focusing on unifying cardiac care specialties. - **Senzime AB**: A company specializing in neuromuscular monitoring solutions, particularly the TetraGraph system for anesthesia monitoring. - **Allay Therapeutics**: A clinical-stage biotechnology company expanding its advisory boards to enhance support for pain management solutions. - **Intelliguard**: A company that has partnered with Codonics to enhance medication safety in operating rooms. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **NorthStar Anesthesia**: Invests in recruitment and training of anesthesia teams through innovative residency programs, particularly in underserved communities. - **Northstar Anesthesia and EyeSouth Partners**: Expanded partnership to include anesthesia services at additional Ambulatory Surgery Centers. - **Healthcare Facilities and Companies**: Emerging partnerships to create residency programs for anesthesiologists, shifting from traditional academic institutions. - **Kansas City University and Freeman Health System**: Collaboration to develop a Master of Health Science in Anesthesiology program to address provider shortages. - **TeamHealth**: Collaborates with a level-one trauma facility in South Florida to provide comprehensive emergency medicine and anesthesiology services. - **Johns Hopkins University**: Collaboration among biomedical engineering students, faculty, anesthesiologists, and neurosurgeons to develop a deep learning algorithm for non-invasive ICP measurement. - **Mindray and Dr. Richard Teames**: Collaboration to create an educational video series on regional anesthesia and nerve blocks, integrating ultrasound and AI technology. - **Rm8 and HAI Solutions**: Rm8, AANA's innovation lab, partnered with HAI Solutions to support the development of their business focusing on medical devices. - **Intelliguard and Codonics**: Formed a strategic partnership to enhance medication safety in operating rooms through RFID-enabled medication management solutions. - **Trellis Health Medical Advisory Board**: Comprises experts from institutions like Harvard and Johns Hopkins to advocate for patient-centered innovation. - **Microsoft and Nuance**: Collaborating to develop AI technologies like DAX, which automates clinical documentation, aiming to reduce administrative burdens on clinicians. - **Senzime and Integrated Delivery Network**: Senzime secured a contract to install its TetraGraph monitoring system in operating rooms to enhance patient safety. - **Careviso and XiFin**: A strategic alliance aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies for diagnostic laboratories through technology integration. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **AI in Anesthesia**: The use of AI tools like DAX Copilot to automate clinical documentation and improve work-life balance for anesthesiologists. - **Artificial Intelligence in Anesthesiology**: AI's potential to analyze large datasets and improve clinical practices in anesthesiology, as discussed by experts including Sachin Kheterpal. - **Digital Heart Twins**: Integration of advanced technologies to improve treatment strategies and outcomes in cardiac care. - **Wearable AI Camera System**: Developed to detect medication delivery errors, achieving high sensitivity and specificity, enhancing patient safety in anesthesia. - **Educational Video Series**: Mindray's initiative to enhance anesthesiology education through advanced training in ultrasound technology. - **KCAT**: A computerized mental health assessment tool for children to identify anxiety and depression before surgery. - **Real-time Blood Pressure Estimation**: MIT's mathematical framework for estimating cardiac output and systemic vascular resistance to manage patients undergoing major surgery. - **Merlin™ Anesthesia ContractCompare**: A tool launched by Surgical Directions that has generated over $2 million in cost savings for hospitals by improving contract management. - **TetraGraph System**: Senzime's neuromuscular monitoring system designed to improve patient safety during anesthesia by ensuring accurate dosing and recovery. - **Principal Care Management Program**: HealthSnap's program to improve chronic care management through remote patient monitoring and dedicated nurse support. - **DAX Copilot**: An AI-powered solution designed to alleviate administrative burdens, improving clinician work-life balance and patient interactions. - **Just-in-Time Training**: A study showing that brief coaching sessions for inexperienced clinicians can significantly enhance their success rates in procedures. - **Suzetrigine**: A selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor aimed at providing a non-opioid treatment for acute pain, with Phase 3 data to be presented at the American Society of Anesthesiologists annual meeting. - **Deep Learning for ICP Measurement**: A new algorithm developed to measure intracranial pressure non-invasively, offering accuracy comparable to traditional methods. - **Generative AI in Healthcare**: Adoption of AI to streamline claims management and enhance patient experiences, with predictions of significant cost reductions for health insurers. - **Telehealth Expansion**: Increasing telehealth access is proposed as a solution to address physician shortages, particularly in rural areas. - **Bluesight's 2024 Diversion Trends Report**: Insights into controlled substance monitoring and patient safety, highlighting areas needing improvement in waste management. - **Greener Policies in Healthcare**: A movement advocating for environmental sustainability in healthcare, emphasizing the need for accurate metrics to measure progress. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Shortage of Anesthesia Professionals**: Challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified anesthesiologists, impacting the delivery of cardiac anesthesia services. - **Fragmentation in Cardiac Care**: The need for cohesive structures in cardiac surgery, cardiology, and anesthesia to improve patient care. - **Anesthesia Provider Shortages**: A significant shortage of anesthesia providers is causing delays in surgeries and impacting operational efficiency in ASCs. - **Provider Shortage**: Anesthesiology faces a crisis due to a shortage of providers, with demand exceeding the available workforce. - **Provider Shortages**: Anesthesiology faces significant challenges, including provider shortages and decreasing reimbursements, prompting calls for systemic changes. - **Infection Control Violations**: Recent incidents involving anesthesiologists failing to follow infection control protocols have raised patient safety concerns. - **Staff Shortages**: A significant shortage of anesthesia staff is reported, with 78% of healthcare facilities experiencing this issue post-pandemic. - **Discrimination Against CRNAs**: Insurance companies like Anthem and Cigna reportedly paying CRNAs less than other anesthesia providers, raising concerns about patient access to care. - **Reimbursement Declines**: CMS anesthesia reimbursements have declined by 8.2% from 2019 to 2024, impacting financial viability for anesthesiology practices. - **CRNA Credentialing Issues**: Confusion over CRNA credentialing has led to significant disruptions in surgical services, affecting patient access to care. - **Declining Medicare Reimbursement Rates**: Ongoing reductions in Medicare payments for anesthesia services are raising concerns about financial viability and provider retention. - **Disparities in Care**: Research indicates Black patients face higher mortality rates post-CABG surgery, highlighting ongoing disparities in cardiovascular healthcare. - **Burnout and Mental Health**: Over 50% of anesthesiologists report burnout or depression, highlighting a growing concern for mental health in the profession. - **Impact of Wildfire Smoke**: Concerns regarding the adverse effects of wildfire smoke on patients undergoing anesthesia and surgery, necessitating preparedness among anesthesiologists. - **Regulatory Oversight**: California's Department of Public Health emphasized the need for physician oversight of CRNAs, highlighting ongoing conflicts regarding CRNA autonomy. - **Reimbursement Cuts**: Ongoing cuts to anesthesia reimbursements are leading to financial pressures on practices, contributing to hospital bankruptcies and reduced access to care. - **Wildfire Smoke Impact**: Increasing concerns about the effects of wildfire smoke on anesthesia and surgical outcomes, necessitating further research. - **Physician Shortage**: By 2024, a projected shortage of 64,000 physicians, particularly in anesthesiology, due to rising compensation demands and an aging workforce. - **Opioid Management**: Concerns about opioid prescriptions in surgical patients, highlighting the need for better guidance to avoid dependence. ## Related Topics [[Anesthesiology]]; [[Pediatric Anesthesiology]]