When a nearby hospital closure triggered a sudden surge in demand, Mercy Health Perrysburg rapidly evolved from a micro-hospital into a regional surgical hub. By aligning anesthesia staffing, clinical leadership, and perioperative operations, the hospital expanded surgical capacity without disrupting patient care—demonstrating how coordinated growth enables sustainable performance under pressure.
Read moreDiscover why dedicated ASC anesthesia teams are becoming essential for improving OR efficiency, staffing stability, and long-term surgical center growth. Learn how combining local clinical alignment with national infrastructure helps ASCs reduce variability, control costs, and support scalable performance in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
Read moreMatch Day is more than a milestone for medical students—it’s a critical indicator of the future anesthesia workforce. As hospitals face ongoing anesthesiologist shortages and rising surgical demand, residency programs are becoming essential to long-term staffing stability, operating room efficiency, and growth. Learn how investing in anesthesia training pipelines and developing clinically and operationally skilled providers can help hospitals improve recruitment, retention, and overall surgical performance.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia has partnered with a multi-specialty ambulatory surgery center in Overland Park, Kansas to deliver flexible, clinician-led anesthesia services designed to improve coverage reliability and operating room performance.Through its scalable care team model, NorthStar will provide staffing stability while allowing the center to flex anesthesia resources during seasonal or volume increases. The partnership emphasizes sustainable cost structures, operational efficiency, and long-term growth support—helping the ASC maintain high standards of care while improving financial stewardship and OR performance.
Read moreAnesthesia recruitment plays a critical role in operating room efficiency, perioperative performance, and healthcare workforce stability. In this article, NorthStar Anesthesia details how its strategic anesthesia staffing model strengthens anesthesiologist and CRNA recruitment, improves provider retention, reduces reliance on locum tenens and premium labor, and delivers scalable staffing solutions for hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers seeking measurable gains in OR throughput, clinical continuity, and long-term operational performance.
Read moreDOVER, Delaware and IRVING, Texas, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia today announced a new partnership with Bayhealth Medical Center, Inc. ("Bayhealth") in Dover, Delaware, enhancing anesthesia services for patients and surgical teams across the region. The collaboration officially went live on November 10, marking the beginning of a strong alliance focused on clinical excellence, efficiency, and provider engagement.
Read moreIRVING, Texas, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- NorthStar Anesthesia, a leading national anesthesia practice management company, today announced its new partnership with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale and La Grange, two cornerstone hospitals within the AdventHealth Great Lakes Region.
Read moreOctober is National Substance Use Prevention Month. It is a reminder that prevention doesn't just happen in clinics or community programs. It can start with the perioperative team and anesthesia professionals in the pre-op clinic, the OR, and the PACU, where every conversation about pain and recovery can shape a patient’s path forward.
Read moreFor more than 40 years, NorthStar Anesthesia’s Sentry team has been redefining what it means to partner with ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs). With over 60 active partnerships across Georgia—including hospitals, single-specialty and multispecialty ASCs—NorthStar is demonstrating how a regional model built on transparency, clinical independence, and long-term relationships can deliver scalable, sustainable results.
Read moreClinician burnout may be one of the most pressing and widespread challenges in today’s healthcare environment. In the U.S., research reveals that physicians are 82% more likely to experience burnout than those in other occupations, and a June 2025 review in the AANA Journal notes that in CRNAs, overall prevalence of burnout ranged from 12.5% to 72%. The consequences are dire, costing the U.S. healthcare system approximately $4.6 billion annually in lost productivity, reduced hours, and turnover-related expenses. By 2036, burnout is projected to contribute to a shortage of 86,000 physicians. Healthcare institutions must find solutions to support their clinicians, remain economically viable, and optimize patient care.
Read moreOphthalmology surgery centers nationwide are increasingly choosing NorthStar Anesthesia as their trusted partner for anesthesia care. With a model purpose-built for high-volume eye procedures, NorthStar delivers the efficiency, reliability, and clinical precision that ASC leaders need to grow while preserving independence and elevating patient outcomes.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia is helping ophthalmology and retina practices expand surgical access while preserving efficiency, independence, and exceptional patient outcomes across the country. With a growing number of eye care ASCs joining its roster in 2025—including Takle Eye Surgery Center, Marion Eye Surgery Center, Professional Eye Associates, East Atlanta Eye Surgery Center, North Georgia Eye Associates, Georgia Retina and most recently, two Ludwick Eye Center sites in Pennsylvania and Maryland—NorthStar is quickly becoming a preferred partner for ophthalmic surgery centers across the country.
Read moreAt a time when many healthcare organizations are asking questions about how to strengthen their anesthesia pipeline, Georgia Bone & Joint (GBJ) has built an answer. In partnership with NorthStar Anesthesia’s Sentry team, GBJ is not only delivering best-in-class orthopedic care—it’s cultivating the next generation of CRNAs through a hands-on, high-efficiency ASC training program.
Read moreAt NorthStar Anesthesia, we believe exceptional care begins with thoughtful investment in future clinicians. At Ascension Health Alexian Brothers, just north of Chicago, this belief has taken shape through forward-thinking clinical education that’s transforming how NorthStar builds its Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) team—by empowering Student Registered Nurse Anesthetists (SRNAs) from day one, under the skilled guidance of experienced NorthStar clinicians.
Read moreJuly 1 marks an important moment across the healthcare landscape: the arrival of a new class of anesthesiology residents. Each year, this milestone brings fresh energy and emerging talent into our nation’s operating rooms, ICUs, and procedural areas. For hospital and ASC leaders, it is a powerful reminder of the importance—and opportunity—of building a strong, sustainable clinical pipeline.
Read moreIn anesthesia, one of our greatest responsibilities is protecting patients from preventable harm during surgery. As the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation reminds us, “No patient shall be harmed by anesthesia.” That guiding principle remains at the heart of our work—and continues to drive innovation across the perioperative space. Through the use of advanced monitoring and evidence-based protocols, we are continually evolving our practice to significantly minimize the risk of post-surgical complications, so that patients can rest assured they are in expert hands.
Read moreWhen Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, Idaho set out to strengthen its surgical services, it chose NorthStar Anesthesia as its strategic partner. Facing persistent challenges with OR efficiency related to anesthesia staffing, Portneuf sought more than incremental change. They needed a partner positioned to deliver meaningful operational improvements and long-term sustainability.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia, an industry leader in anesthesia care, in April began its new partnership with Tampa General Hospital (TGH) North to provide anesthesia care and management services at three TGH North facilities: Florida Endoscopy and Surgery Center, TGH Spring Hill Hospital, and TGH Brooksville. This partnership is a milestone for NorthStar, as an important partnership in the ever-expanding Florida healthcare market.
Read moreThe United States is facing a critical shortage of anesthesia providers, encompassing both anesthesiologists and Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs). The percentage of facilities reporting an anesthesia staffing shortage increased from 35% in early 2020 to 78% in late 20221.
Read moreAs Vice President of Clinical Quality at NorthStar Anesthesia, Desiree Chappell brings a unique perspective to the evolving role of AI in anesthesiology. With years of frontline clinical experience and as Co-Editor-in-Chief of TopMedTalk, she has engaged in hundreds of in-depth conversations with global thought leaders, giving her a broad and practical understanding of how technology is shaping the future of perioperative care.
Read moreFor more than twenty-five years, Cindy Myers has devoted her career to optimizing efficient anesthesia practice with a special focus on ASCs. Starting out in CRNA recruiting, Cindy has touched nearly every facet of the profession, handling everything from scheduling locum providers to recruiting full-time clinical staff, to building and leading an ASC-focused anesthesia management team at NorthStar at national scale.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia, a leader in anesthesia care delivery nationwide, proudly announces a new partnership with UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Bolingbrook, marking another important expansion in the Chicagoland market. The collaboration is a powerful testament to NorthStar's proven ability to deliver tailored, high-quality anesthesia services to health systems across the region.
Read moreOn this Match Day 2025, NorthStar Anesthesia proudly congratulates all medical students who have successfully matched into residency programs. Their dedication and hard work has led them to this pivotal moment, and NorthStar celebrates their achievements as they embark on this next phase of their careers.
Read moreAt NorthStar Anesthesia, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality anesthesia services while ensuring smooth transitions for our clinical teams, healthcare partners, and—most importantly—patients. Our recent partnership with a leading medical facility in Bowling Green, KY, stands as a testament to our commitment to collaboration, open communication, and provider support.
Read moreAs the cost of anesthesia continues to rise, hospitals and health systems are grappling with increased financial pressure. Provider costs have surged, while Medicare reimbursement has fallen, and commercial reimbursement has largely remained flat. As a result, anesthesia stipends have increased significantly, prompting some hospitals to consider insourcing anesthesia services to save costs. However, this approach is often flawed and can lead to increased costs and diminished quality of care. Instead, outsourcing anesthesia services offers several critical advantages that hospitals should carefully evaluate.
Read moreMeagan Barkett has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer after five years of outstanding leadership and contribution to the company’s success. Meagan will now lead all operations, clinical recruiting, credentialing, and marketing efforts, further solidifying NorthStar’s commitment to delivering patient-centered clinical care while enhancing client partnerships.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia is excited to announce a new partnership with Skyline Surgery Center to provide anesthesia care and management services, effective January 2, 2025. This collaboration marks NorthStar's second site in Idaho, following the success of its partnership with Portneuf Medical Center, and has continued the culture of excellence and best-in class clinical quality in anesthesia delivery that was established in the NorthStar / Portneuf partnership.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia, an industry leader in anesthesia care, today announced the publication of their latest piece, "NorthStar Anesthesia's Innovative and Differentiated Approach Uplifts Ambulatory Surgery Centers," in Becker's Healthcare, a leading source for healthcare decision makers. The piece provides in-depth insight into NorthStar's approach to providing dedicated service to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), confirming that its tailored management services set the standard for helping ASCs effectively manage rising costs, while still delivering high-quality care amidst an ever-expanding volume of surgical procedures.
Read moreA defining feature of the partnership between NorthStar and Maryview is the fact that 100% of the medical center’s existing anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists were retained. This means that the same providers—who are already well-known throughout the community—will continue to serve Maryview patients.
Read more"EyeSouth Partners is dedicated to partnering with premier healthcare providers such as NorthStar to ensure our affiliate practices consistently deliver exceptional patient outcomes within their communities," said Eugene Gabianelli, M.D., Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of EyeSouth Partners. "We look forward to expanding our collaboration with NorthStar and setting new benchmarks for high-quality ophthalmic care."
Read moreSince anesthesiology is integral to the surgical and perioperative care process, successfully managing the transition between management providers is particularly critical, especially in an environment where demand for anesthesia services is on the rise, yet there is a shortage of qualified providers.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia is off to a strong start in 2024 due to our outstanding professionalism and dedication to delivering high-quality patient care in the face of an evolving anesthesia industry. In Q1 so far, we've experienced growth with new hospital and ASC partners and additional team members. We remain committed to making NorthStar the employer of choice for anesthesia clinicians. I would like to take a moment to reflect on some of our previous successes and the excellent work our team has produced, which now guides our priorities for the future.
Read moreAnesthesia services provider NorthStar Anesthesia has expanded its services to Pocatello, Idaho-based Portneuf Health, including Portneuf Medical Center and Portneuf Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Center in Pocatello and the Rocky Mountain Surgery Center, also in Pocatello.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia has expanded its high-quality anesthesia services to Portneuf Health in Pocatello, Idaho. Portneuf turned to NorthStar Anesthesia to support the modernization and scale of its anesthesia services to accommodate growing case volumes and better serve the Pocatello community and region.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia Vice President of Academic Affairs Tim Jones speaks to TopMedTalk during AANA 2023 about the education and training of future anesthesia clinicians.
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia CEO Adam Spiegel and Chief Quality Officer Josh Lumbley speak to the TopMedTalk podcast during ASA 2023 about management of anesthesiology in the U.S., the realities of the “provider squeeze,” and opportunities for long-term growth.
Read more"I am thrilled to join the talented leadership team at NorthStar Anesthesia," said Gupta. "I look forward to using my experience in the health care industry to accelerate NorthStar's growth while NorthStar clinicians continue providing outstanding patient care."
Read moreIn anesthesiology, as in all medical specialties, clinicians strive to support patient safety and improve outcomes. Some anesthesiology professionals are investigating how advanced technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) may positively impact the field.
Read moreTwo NorthStar Anesthesia affiliate hospitals are upgrading residency education by teaching the business side of medicine: Detroit Medical Center and Corewell East William Beaumont University Hospital in Royal Oak.
Read more"I'm proud to share that NorthStar will now provide anesthesia services for SIH and Limestone Surgery Center, representing expansions in key markets," said NorthStar CEO Adam Spiegel. "We are excited to work with these teams and deliver top quality anesthesia care for those communities."
Read moreNorthStar Anesthesia will now provide anesthesia services for Southern Illinois Healthcare in Carbondale and Wilmington, Del.-based Limestone Surgery Center.
Read moreAdam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, told Becker’s ASC: "I support the No Surprises Act and its goals to protect patients from surprise medical bills. I also want to ensure that its implementation works well for everyone."
Read moreAdam Spiegel, CEO of NorthStar Anesthesia, told Becker's ASC growth began even before COVID-19. However, hospital OR capacity has also remained steady, creating a big demand for anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists.
Read more
