The economics of anesthesia have faced a perfect storm of challenges in recent years, painting a grim picture for the future. The COVID-19 pandemic, a dwindling supply of anesthesiologists, an aging population, inflation, resource shortages and the rising costs from private insurers coupled with decreasing government assistance have all contributed to difficult economic times.
In a presentation at the American Society of Anesthesiologists ADVANCE 2025, experts offered perspectives on the