Name
F. Adjusting to and Overcoming an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Date & Time
Friday, October 30, 2026, 9:45 AM - 10:25 AM
Speakers
Xi Luo, MD, FASA, Clinical Associate Professor, Anesthesiology and Pain Management Department and Medical Director, Parkland Ambulatory Surgery Center, UT Southwestern Medical Center
David Mackey, MD, Professor, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kaitlynn Miller, RN, BSN, Director, Operations, OR, GI, Interventional Spine and Cath Lab, Springfield Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
David Mackey, MD, Professor, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
Kaitlynn Miller, RN, BSN, Director, Operations, OR, GI, Interventional Spine and Cath Lab, Springfield Clinic Ambulatory Surgery Center
Description
The anesthesia sector is facing unprecedented volatility driven by labor shortages, rising costs, and consolidation. This panel explores how ASCs and health systems can adjust to instability through smarter contracting, workforce strategies, and operational flexibility. Leaders share practical approaches to maintain coverage, control expenses, and ensure high-quality anesthesia care despite ongoing disruption.
Session Type
Panel