Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs

Prioritizing Provider Well-being: Managing Stress and Achieving Work-Life Balance

By CCI Anesthesia

Because of the high-stakes nature of their profession, healthcare providers must be in the right mindset every day to make correct and efficient decisions and provide the best care possible to the patients they see. According to the American Hospital Association, recent studies have found that 93 percent of healthcare workers reported feeling stressed, 86…

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Understanding the Differences Between W2 and 1099

By CCI Anesthesia

Are you curious whether being a W2 employee or a 1099 independent contractor makes more sense? You’re not alone. The primary differences between a 1099 and a W2 are: As an anesthesia provider, it can be tricky to decide what type of worker you should be. Here, we’ll explore key factors that can help you…

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Achieving Work-Life Balance in Anesthesia: Strategies and Benefits

By CCI Anesthesia

Like many other professions within the healthcare industry, achieving a satisfactory work-life balance can be challenging. Burnout results from an uneven work-life balance and is caused by many factors. At CCI Anesthesia, we recognize the importance of implementing strategies for boosting work-life balance. We understand that our anesthesia providers and patients experience improved outcomes when…

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Anesthesiologist smiling in a hospital setting, highlighting opportunities for 1099 anesthesia providers in high-demand locations.

Top Locations for 1099 Anesthesia Providers: Where Opportunities Await

By CCI Anesthesia

Many of today’s anesthesiology professionals are exploring 1099 work as an alternative to working full-time at a healthcare facility. Here, we’ll explore the top locations in the United States for 1099 anesthesiologists and CRNAs and why so many healthcare professionals prefer 1099 work over a traditional career path. Top Regions for 1099 Anesthesia Providers in…

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CRNA Independent Practice States 

By Kelly Mumford, RN, BSN, MBA

CCI Anesthesia manages numerous CRNA-only practices and hires experienced CRNAs who want to work independently at the top of their skillsets. Sometimes, certain scenarios necessitate an all-CRNA practice, and we have seen these practices provide lifelines to underserved patients and keep budgets balanced for rural hospitals. Familiarizing yourself with your state’s practice laws for anesthesia…

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Tips for Vetting CRNA Job Opportunities 

By Kelly Mumford, RN, BSN, MBA

In today’s job market, CRNAs can work on their terms. Whether you want to work in a specific location or are open to relocating; a major medical center or a smaller facility; a specific, set schedule or a PRN position; call or no call—there is a perfect position for you. With so many CRNA job…

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Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Work–Life Balance as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist

By Kelly Mumford, RN, BSN, MBA

The job of a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) is highly technical and requires significant attention to detail. Pressures abound in this role, and it is necessary to maintain surgeon satisfaction while also safeguarding patients. This is not to mention the early mornings, late nights, difficult cases, call schedules and other stressful aspects of the…

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The Case for an All CRNA Practice

By Kelly Mumford, RN, BSN, MBA

Anesthesiologists and CRNAs work together every day to provide anesthesia care to surgical patients as well as pain management services. Each kind of anesthesia provider type plays an important role in the day-to-day management of cases and patient care delivery. Most facilities utilize a strategic mix of anesthesiologists and CRNAs to best cover their unique…

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