Name
06. What Needs to Change to Fix the Anesthesia Shortage?
Date & Time
Thursday, June 11, 2026, 2:25 PM - 3:05 PM
Speakers
David C. Mackey, Professor, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Brett Maxfield, Director, Anesthesia and Surgical Services, Madison Avenue Surgery Center
Mira Yaache, Administrator, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Brett Maxfield, Director, Anesthesia and Surgical Services, Madison Avenue Surgery Center
Mira Yaache, Administrator, Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Department, Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Description
The anesthesia shortage is straining ASCs, hospitals, and practices nationwide. This panel explores root causes, including workforce challenges and reimbursement pressures, while highlighting solutions. Leaders will discuss policy shifts, training models and innovative staffing approaches needed to ensure access, maintain quality, and stabilize anesthesia care for the future.
Session Type
Panel