Anesthesia Practice Management Blogs

Calm anesthesiologist holding anesthetic mask while being in operation theatre

Clinical Autonomy and Professional Growth for Independent Anesthesia Providers

By CCI Anesthesia

As an anesthesia professional, you’ve spent years honing your craft, and you have the judgment, expertise and experience necessary to offer excellent patient care. Many anesthesiology professionals feel frustrated in a traditional working environment, as their autonomy can be limited by bureaucracy and administrative issues. Benefits of Autonomy Working as an independent contractor can provide…

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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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Close up of doctor using oxygen mask patient under anesthesia during surgical procedure.

Career Growth in Anesthesia

By CCI Anesthesia

As an anesthesia professional, you pride yourself on providing your patients with research-based, compassionate, high-level care. Growing in your career allows you to affect more patients while enjoying personal and professional fulfillment. Many anesthesia professionals find that flexibility and a passion for lifelong learning are crucial to moving toward long-term career goals. Understanding Career Pathways…

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Combining Local Expertise with Broad Resources in Anesthesia Practice

By CCI Anesthesia

The field of healthcare requires a multidisciplinary approach to create improved patient outcomes. At CCI Anesthesia, we believe in blending local anesthesia expertise with the resources of a larger healthcare organization, reassuring patients that they’re getting world-class resources from local providers whom they know and trust. Patients aren’t the only winners with this approach; medical…

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Boost Your Career Fulfillment by Choosing a Community Hospital

By CCI Anesthesia

Working at a small community hospital can be highly rewarding for healthcare providers. Care providers get to know one another well and form strong teams that work to deliver excellent patient outcomes. Working in a smaller healthcare setting also allows providers to get to know their patients on and off the clock by being active…

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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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Tips on Recruiting Anesthesia Providers for Rural Communities

By Nathan Yoder

Recruiting anesthesia providers has never been more challenging than it is today. By 2033, the Association of American Medical Colleges predicts a shortfall of around 12,500 anesthesiologists, and the current shortage of CRNAs is expected to worsen. Rather than being forced to close operating rooms due to a short-staffed anesthesia department, stay ahead of the…

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Anesthesia Job Interview Questions to Anticipate

By Nathan Yoder

Whether you are an anesthesiologist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), preparing for a job interview is a worthwhile endeavor. Making a stellar first impression is important and knowing what to expect in your interview can help. Anesthesia job interview questions are much different than typical job interview questions. In addition to answering typical interview…

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Negotiating a Fair Employment Agreement

By Nathan Yoder

Whether you are an anesthesiologist or Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), your employment agreement is extremely important. The terms of employment agreements are usually negotiable, and you should never feel reluctant to question any terms out of fear of offending the prospective company. Understanding what type of information your employment agreement should (and should not)…

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Anesthesiologist working on a patient in OR

Why Work at a Community Hospital?

By Nathan Yoder

Community hospitals are among the most rewarding environments in which CRNAs and anesthesiologists can work. Whether you are interested in having more clinical autonomy, serving underserved populations, advancing your leadership experience or simply looking for more time away from practice, transitioning to the community hospital setting can be beneficial. CCI Anesthesia works with community hospitals…

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