Welcome to the Anesthesia Economics Podcast
Our show shines a spotlight on the financial, operational, and clinical forces shaping the anesthesia service line. We bring you insightful conversations with hospital leaders, anesthesia providers, and industry experts who are tackling the rising costs, operational inefficiencies, and data-management challenges in today’s OR environments. Each episode explores real-world strategies to optimize anesthesia staffing, improve utilization, streamline revenue cycle management, and align perioperative performance with long-term financial health.
Whether you’re part of a hospital system, an anesthesia group, or simply passionate about anesthesia economics, this podcast decodes the numbers, shares success stories, and presents actionable insights to help you make smarter decisions.
Recent Episodes
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Driving Effectiveness for the Next Generation of Anesthesia Leadership
Meeting the Rising Demand for Anesthesia Beyond the OR
Anesthesia Staffing Strategies That Work
Dr. Michael R. Hicks | Sleep Walking or Wide Awake: Why It's Time to Do Things Differently
Meet the Host
Jeff McLaren founded Medaxion in 2008 to maximize information technology opportunities in the anesthesia market. Previously, he served as co-founder and CEO of Safer Sleep, LLC, a provider of anesthesia safety and record automation services in New Zealand and the UK. Jeff began his healthcare technology career as co-founder, President, and Chief Product Officer of HealthStream, Inc.
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Full episodes available on the Anesthesia Economics Podcast playlist on YouTube