Anesthesia Deconstructed: Science. Politics. Realities.
39 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 372 ratingsThis award winning podcast will touch on issues ranging from clinical to politics of anesthesiology and take a balanced, realistic approach based on the evidence.
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Navigating New Frontiers: NorthStar Anesthesia's Approach to Modern Anesthesia Challenges
April 15, 2024 11:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MBIntroduction: In this episode of "Anesthesia Deconstructed," we delve into the evolving landscape of anesthesia services with two leading figures from NorthStar Anesthesia: Randall Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, Chief CRNA, and Jim Roberts, MD, Chief Medical Officer. Together, they shed light on NorthStar's innovative strategies in navigating staffing shortages, private equity involvement, and the complexities of the post-No Surprises Act era. Guest Insights: Randall Moore brings a wealth of expe...
Revolutionizing Recruitment: The MOTION Behind Transforming Anesthesia Careers
April 08, 2024 19:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBIntroduction: Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of "Anesthesia Deconstructed," where we delve into the forces reshaping the landscape of anesthesia and healthcare recruitment. Today, we're thrilled to have Jarod Collins with us, a visionary behind "MOTION" - a pioneering platform set to redefine how anesthesia professionals navigate their career paths. Guest Spotlight: Jarod Collins, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at MedGeo Ventures, is part of the innovative team that...
Meet Annemarie Wiley CRNA and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star!
February 28, 2024 09:00 - 47 minutes - 33 MBMeet Annemarie Wiley CRNA! When you think about reality tv and especially the Real Housewives franchise, you probably do not think about adopted small town Canadian girls of Nigerian/Dutch descent raised by a single mom. Well, not only is that Annemarie, but she is also an athlete, became an RN, worked in Canada and then the U.S. and eventually became a Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA)! She is eloquent, intelligent, gregarious and very proud of her chosen profession, Nurse Anesthesiology! In ...
Josh Condado, CRNA Deconstructs the Path to Real Estate Investing for Anesthesia Professionals
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this session, we talk with Josh Condado, CRNA, from his initial foray into a highly controlled anesthesia ACT lead to his exploration of real estate investing. It makes us wonder how fully utilizing CRNA roles can significantly enhance staff retention – but that’s for another episode. Josh is only 31 years old, but it was an enlightening conversation about diversification with real estate investing, something anesthesia providers of all types can potentially diversify their assets with. ...
Special Series: 5 Questions: Matt Mazurek, MD on Burnout and Anesthesia’s “Dirty Little Secret”
November 06, 2023 16:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBAs part of our series “5 Questions” - we’re happy to have Dr. Matt Mazurek, MD, Physician Anesthesiologist, and perennial learner. Matt has done it all: private practice, Chief of Staff, working for a “big box” shop, and now academics at Yale. Although he became known to the show from his article supporting full practice for CRNAs, we brought him back to talk about burnout and how he avoids it, work-life Integration, what he believes is the “dirty little secret” of healthcare. Follow us ...
Special Series: 5 Questions: Mike MacKinnon Addresses Criticisms and Answers What Keeps Him So Professionally Driven
October 23, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBFew CRNAs are as well-known as our co-host, Mike MacKinnon, and at times, he’s not been an uncontroversial leader – he’s been on the cutting edge. Leading off our “5 Questions” Series – we hear from Mike on being criticized as “anti-physician”, on what he’s learned as a leader of the past 10 years, and how he keeps a sustainable edge to remain a high-performance professional for so long. Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
An Introduction to Our Special Series: 5 Questions
October 16, 2023 20:00 - 1 minute - 1.15 MBIn this series, we will dive deep with some of the most intriguing professionals in the specialty of Anesthesia! Through these five questions, we will be foster important conversations, gain insight into where the specialty is going, and learn how we can influence that future. Tune in next Monday for our first episode of this special series and enjoy the ride! Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
A Look Into the Core Anesthesia App with its Creators: Cole Dill & Tanner Hulin
September 29, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBTake listen as Joe interviews the founders of CORE Anesthesia! Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
Dr. Joe Rodriguez testifies against title protection bill in Wisconsin
June 21, 2023 17:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBIn an attempt to control the freedom of what other professions call themselves and limit titles in Wisconsin, the medical society introduced SB 143. On May 24, Wisconsin Association of Nurse Anesthetists President Jenna Palzkill—as well as Dr. Joe Rodriguez, who was representing the AANA—helped inform and educate the Wisconsin Senate Committee on Health on why proposed SB 143 does NOT help Wisconsinites. If passed, this bill would preclude the use of the title Nurse Anesthesiologist in...
Medical Malpractice Policies: What you didn't know, but should
April 17, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBMeet Julie Nycum, CPCU, RPLU, ARM, the current director of AANA Insurance Services, providing medical malpractice to CRNAs across the country through Medical Protective (med pro). Julie worked for Medical Protective (med pro), a Berkshire Hathaway Company writing 2 billion in policies a year for 24 years as Vice President of Underwriting. In 2006 she met with AANA insurance services on behalf of med pro to develop the medical malpractice services AANA uses today. On this podcast we talk ...
The CRNA Scientist: Dr. Rhea Temmerand Designing Drugs with Spider Venom
March 23, 2023 21:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBAnesthesia Deconstructed host Joe Rodriguez talks to a rare professional: Dr. Rhea Temmerand, CRNA who is a pharmacology PhD and actively involved in bench research while maintaining a clinical practice. We talk about everything from what it is like to be known as a Scientist and as a CRNA, and why CRNAs often do little bench research. Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
Non-Competes and Restrictive Language!
November 23, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBSimon Willman, JD, former in-house counsel for CORE Orthopedics and Current owner of McDowell Mountain Law, speaks about non-competes and their impact on Anesthesiology Professionals, which touches every practicing provider, 1099 or W2. The bad information out there on this topic is rampant – Simon lends his expertise as a healthcare business and contract lawyer to give us a brief introduction. Send us your questions so we can discuss them with Simon again in the future!
Simon Willman, JD - Do Non Competes Get Enforced?
November 23, 2022 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBSimon Willman, JD, former in-house counsel for CORE Orthopedics and Current owner of McDowell Mountain Law, speaks about non-competes and their impact on Anesthesiology Professionals, which touches every practicing provider, 1099 or W2. The bad information out there on this topic is rampant – Simon lends his expertise as a healthcare business and contract lawyer to give us a brief introduction. Send us your questions so we can discuss them with Simon again in the future! Follow us at: In...
Mark Silberman JD - Former General Legal Counsel for the AANA
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBMeet Mr. Silberman JD from the BENESCH law firm! We talk about the New Hampshire ruling and Nurse Anesthesiologist, Qui Tam lawsuits and anti-trust, The risk of medicare fraud with medical direction and TEFRA, if Extubation is part of emergence as it related to TEFRA based on the Donegan v. Anesthesia Associates of Kansas City, PC, Liability of surgeons with CRNAs in the ACT or independently and MUCH more! A little about Mark: Mark is an experienced trial lawyer, health care attorney and ...
Interview with A CPA: How to go 1099 to Maximize Career Benefits
August 25, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, you will hear from Mr. James Laubham CPA, owner of Capital Accounting, PC on why Nurse Anesthesiologists and Physician Anesthesiologists are turning to 1099 to maximize their career benefits. He goes through the ins and outs as well as what you need to know when deciding to go 1099. Learn from a CPA who is an expert in anesthesia business accounting! Learn more at the Capital Accounting website https://www.capitalacctpc.com/ Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
Part 3: Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
June 29, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBMeet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impact of the pandemic, the difficulty recruiting, why he left the AANA, culture, what his new role entails at Northstar, and what it takes to build a functional anesthesia team! There is an incredible amount of information packed into this 3 part interview from a leader in ...
Part 2: Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBMeet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impact of the pandemic, the difficulty recruiting, why he left the AANA, culture, what his new role entails at Northstar, and what it takes to build a functional anesthesia team! There is an incredible amount of information packed into this 3 part interview from a leader in ...
Part 2: Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
June 15, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMeet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impact of the pandemic, the difficulty recruiting, why he left the AANA, culture, what his new role entails at Northstar, and what it takes to build a functional anesthesia team! There is an incredible amount of information packed into this 3 part interview from a leader in ...
Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Part 1
June 01, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBMeet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impact of the pandemic, the difficulty recruiting, why he left the AANA, culture, what his new role entails at Northstar, and what it takes to build a functional anesthesia team! There is an incredible amount of information packed into this 3 part interview from a leader in ...
Interview With A Lobbyist: Kelsey Lundy from Compass Strategies, Arizona
March 31, 2022 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBEveryone wonders what a lobbyist is, what they do, and do you NEED one? There is always a lot of demonizing lobbyists and their role in the media but what is the truth? On this episode, we interview Kelsey Lundy, Managing Partner at Compass Strategies in Arizona, and talk about lobbyists, grassroots involvement, Political Action Committees, how politics work, and how a good lobbyist can be critical to your legislative goals. We also discuss how to find and interview a firm as well as how to...
Dr. Jeff Gadsden MD Discusses Regional Anesthesia & Nerve Injury
February 03, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBDr. Jeff Gadsden is a Physician Anesthesiologist who did a large portion of his residency with Dr. Admir Hadzic at the New York School of Regional Anesthesia (NYSORA) where his love of regional anesthesia was born. He has since brought that passion and expertise to Duke University where he currently serves as the Chief, Division of Orthopedic, Plastic & Regional Anesthesia. Dr. Gadsden is not only an expert at regional anesthesia but passionate about it which comes across in every video he ...
The Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound With Butterfly Network CMO Dr. John Martin
November 30, 2021 17:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBOn this episode we talk to John Martin, MD the Chief Medical Operator at Butterfly Network, Inc. about the utility, future and applications of the powerful Butterfly IQ+ portable ultrasound probe. We discuss the butterfly iQ+ built in educational videos teaching point of care ultrasound (POCUS) and how it is all three probes in one right on your hip. Will this be the replacement of the stethoscope and be on everyone's hip? Listen and find out! Learn more at https://www.butterflynetwork.com...
From Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) to Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA)
October 24, 2021 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBIn this episode we talk to Lee Austin, a former Anesthesiologist Assistant who went back to school to become a CRNA. Lee explains how different the educational programs were, how different the focus is on training between the independent practice trained CRNA to the assistant role of the AA and how that difference really resulted in professional fulfillment for her. We also discuss the Texas Christian University AA to CRNA bridge program and how Lee feels every AA should consider it! This ...
The Title "Nurse Anesthesiologist"
August 31, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes - 28.9 MBOn this podcast we talk about the title 'Nurse Anesthesiologist' it's genesis, the movement within the CRNA community that pushed it into the spotlight, why it is important to CRNAs and patients, some of the misconceptions related to it and the controversy surrounding it. This is the inaugural episode with Dr. Joseph Rodriguez as a co-host talking about this topic. As a special addendum we add some clarifying information about the ASA President's letter to the ASA members on the topic which...
Rural Surgeon Talks About Surgery and CRNA Only Practice
June 30, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBMeet rural surgeon Dr. Nathaniel M. Wolkenfeld a general surgeon who has worked in both rural and urban practices. On this episode he talks about the difference between rural and urban general surgery as well as the resources, challenges and benefits of practicing in a rural area. We also get his thoughts on independent CRNA practice after having the opportunity to work for 7 years with them. This is a rare view into the world of rural medicine and CRNAs from a surgeon who has actually been...
The Business of Anesthesia Part 2
May 04, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBPlease join me for Part 2 of this discussion with Joe Rodriguez MSN CRNA where we talk about the trials and tribulations of building an anesthesia company, being successful at it and all the pitfalls in between! Learn the ropes in this 2 part series! Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
The Business of Anesthesia Part 1
March 27, 2021 21:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBPlease join me for this discussion with Joe Rodriguez MSN CRNA where we talk about the trials and tribulations of building an anesthesia company, being successful at it and all the pitfalls in between! Learn the ropes in this 2 part series! Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
Chronic Pain Management & CRNAs
December 07, 2020 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBMeet Nurse Anesthesiologist Scott Rigdon DNAP, CRNA who owns a full time chronic pain practice and trains other CRNAs to do so as well. On this podcast we talk to Dr. Rigdon about what it is like to be a chronic pain practitioner. What the training is like and how to get it as well as what he does day to day in his clinic. We learn about the process of attaining competence in chronic pain and how different it is from clinical anesthesiology. Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
The Federal Trade Commission, Medicine, APRNs & Anti-Trust
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBMeet Daniel Gilman Phd JD an Attorney Advisor in the FTC’s Office of Policy Planning, where he works on competition issues in health care and technology, and on the impact of regulation. He has received the He co-authored the FTC staff policy paper, Competition and the Regulation of Advanced Practice Nurses, helped draft the FTC Staff Report, Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy, and has published in journals such as the Georgetown Law Journal, Health Matrix, Oregon Law Review, American...
You Have a Complaint Against Your License: Understand, Defend and Navigate
May 28, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 51.3 MBHave you ever had a complaint filed to the board of medicine or board of nursing against your license? It is a process that providers are unprepared to navigate and unaware of the risks and pitfalls which could permanently impact their license and ability to work. What may appear as a frivolous complaint you feel you do not need legal help with could easily become a year(s) long process which consumes you. Do not underestimate being targeted by a weaponized complaint! Meet lawyer Teresa ...
Dr Cameron Kyle-Sidell MD: ER/CCM on Covid 19 in Brooklyn NYC, Experiences, Theories & Treatments
April 22, 2020 03:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBMeet Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Physician Dr Cameron Kyle-Sidell. He has been on the front lines in one of the epicenters of Covid 19 in the US, Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn New York City. On this podcast we talk to Dr. Kyle-Sidell about how the virus has evolved from a clinical perspective, past and current theories on treatment and current understanding of the pathophysiology. He shares with us his experiences treating these patients, both young and old and the personal c...
Anesthesia on the Front Lines of Covid 19 in Detroit Michigan
April 17, 2020 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MBOn this podcast we talk to Nurse Anesthesiologist Joshua Olson MS, CRNA about what it is like on the front lines of Covid 19 in the country, Detroit Michigan. Mr Olson talks about the emotional toll this takes on everyone involved, the heroic level clinical work done at his facility to save patients lives and the ever changing face of this new pandemic. We also discuss the socioeconomic factors which have made Detroit a hotspot and how Nurse Anesthesiologists have stepped up to make a differ...
Covid 19: What Anesthesia Providers Need to Know
March 27, 2020 22:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MBOn this episode we talk about Covid 19, what anesthesia professionals need to know about N95 Masks and PPE, testing, epidemiology and symptomatology, as well as utilizing 2 ventilators, expanding CRNA role into the ICU as "force multiplier" as opposed to limiting their positive impact as an ICU RN, what resources are out there and more. We also provide a Covid19 resource document now circulating all over the globe with daily updates at this link: https://tinyurl.com/rt9xxja Follow us at: ...
AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore and the future of healthcare
February 12, 2020 11:00 - 55 minutes - 38.2 MBOn this podcast we talk with Dr Randall Moore the CEO of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) about the future of healthcare. We discuss President Trumps executive order, specifically section 5 as it relates to APRNs and how that will change practice nationally. The format is an open conversation about not just where healthcare is headed for CRNAs but as a country. Many great insights and a realistic glimpse into the future! Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X
Meet Dr Sophia Thomas American Assoc. of Nurse Practitioners President
January 08, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBOn this podcast we talk about how Dr Thomas became and NP and how she progressed through being professionally involved all the way to President of the AANP. We talk about the future for APRNs in an evolving healthcare world. Additionally, we discuss President Trumps executive order, specifically section 5 as it relates to APRNs and how that will change practice nationally. Lastly, we talk about the relationship between Nurse Practitioners and Physicians Assistants as well as the two organiza...
Meet Scott Becker JD CPA of Beckers Healthcare
December 11, 2019 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBOn this podcast we talk about how Mr Becker decided to get into law, healthcare law and his journey to Harvard law school. We talk about how important family support is and how his was there for him. Additionally, we discuss physicians and allied healthcare providers roles as we continue dealing with the challenge of access to healthcare in a fiscally responsible manner. Lastly, we talk about ASCs, HOPDs and where Mr Becker sees healthcare headed in the future. This is an amazing man with gr...
Physician Anesthesiologist Dr Matthew Mazurek On CRNA history, politics, titles and surgeon supervision
November 06, 2019 09:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MBDr Matthew Mazurek talks about his article on CRNA history, his views on why friction between the CRNA and MD professions originated, a possible solution, why CRNAs should be working to the top of their license, why surgeon supervision is antiquated and how titles do not matter! An amazing discussion with a true advocate for the best patient care and our shared profession of Anesthesiology! Article Found Here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/crnas-short-history-nurse-anesthesia-future-care-...
Erik Kramer CRNA FNP Mission Trips Mexico, Mosul and The Congo
October 09, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBMany healthcare providers talk about going on medical mission trips but few ever take the time out of their lives to actually do so. Erik Kramer CRNA FNP not only served humanity on a mission trip but he has done many! Erik and his family spent 5 years in a small rural hospital in Mexico where he provided anesthesia, emergency and critical care service as well as encountered the Sicario Cartel daily. He went to Mosul where he took care of victims of war from both sides and witnessed some hor...
CRNA Recertification, the NBCRNA and the CPC with Dr. Terry Wicks
September 19, 2019 22:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MBThe entire medical industry has seen significant controversy when it comes to recertification and certification and the CRNA world has been no different. This episode I talk to Dr Terry Wicks the incoming President of the National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists (NBCRNA) about the new CPC program and recertification in general. Follow us at: Instagram Facebook Twitter/X