Business Episodes

Discover the intricacies of managing an anesthesia practice, financial strategies, and market dynamics that drive the field.
The Anesthesia Workforce Shift: 3,000 CRNA Grads, Failing AA Bills, Lost Contracts
June 23, 2026

The Anesthesia Workforce Shift: 3,000 CRNA Grads, Failing AA Bills, Lost Contracts

Joe Rodriguez sits down with Randy Moore and Tracy Young, to work through the week's hardest stories. Let the spicy takes flow!Reimbursement: UnitedHealthcare stops paying for physical status. Oklahoma and Louisiana fight back with legislation. Tracy makes the case that anesthesia has been comm…
Goliaths at War: The Fight Over Anesthesia
June 23, 2026

Goliaths at War: The Fight Over Anesthesia

The FTC just notched its second win against the biggest roll-up in anesthesia history. Welsh Carson settled first. Now USAP. So who actually won, and who pays next?Joe Rodriguez sits down with Randy Moore and Gary Keeling for the kind of conversation that usually happens at the bar after the co…
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Anesthesia Deconstructed: Inside Anesthesia - What (Really) Broke the Anesthesia Market
Aug. 4, 2025

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Inside Anesthesia - What (Really) Broke the Anesthesia Market

In this bold and revealing episode, we sit down with Randy Moore — former military CRNA, past CEO of the AANA, and now a top executive at one of the country’s largest anesthesia organizations — to explore how the anesthesia m...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Did CMS Actually Miss an Opportunity To Reduce the Anesthesia Shortage?
July 19, 2024

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Did CMS Actually Miss an Opportunity To Reduce the Anesthesia Shortage?

Summary The conversation discusses the topic of rural pass-through and its impact on the anesthesiologist shortage. It explores the idea of including physician anesthesiologists in rural pass-through and whether it would be an effective solution. The conversation also delves into the concept of sho…
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Mike MacKinnon is Back!  Massachusetts Opt Out and What it Means vs
June 7, 2024

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Mike MacKinnon is Back! Massachusetts Opt Out and What it Means vs

Summary In this conversation, Joe Rodriguez interviews Michael McKinnon, podcast founder, CRNA, and assistant program director at National University. They discuss two topics: the supervision clarification advisory opinion from the Arizona Board of Nursing and the opt-out of Medicare Part A physici…
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Navigating New Frontiers - NorthStar Anesthesia's Approach to Modern Anesthesia Challenges
April 15, 2024

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Navigating New Frontiers - NorthStar Anesthesia's Approach to Modern Anesthesia Challenges

Introduction: In this episode of "Anesthesia Deconstructed," we delve into the evolving landscape of anesthesia services with two leading figures from NorthStar Anesthesia: Randall Moore, DNP, MBA, CRNA, Chief CRNA, and Jim Roberts, MD, Chief Medical Officer. Together, they shed light on NorthStar'…
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Revolutionizing Recruitment - The MOTION Behind Transforming Anesthesia Careers
April 8, 2024

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Revolutionizing Recruitment - The MOTION Behind Transforming Anesthesia Careers

Introduction: Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of "Anesthesia Deconstructed," where we delve into the forces reshaping the landscape of anesthesia and healthcare recruitment. Today, we're thrilled to have Jarod Collins with us, a visionary behind "MOTION" - a pioneering platform set to redefine …
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Josh Condado, CRNA Deconstructs the Path to Real Estate Investing for Anesthesia Professionals
Dec. 18, 2023

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Josh Condado, CRNA Deconstructs the Path to Real Estate Investing for Anesthesia Professionals

In this session, we talk with Josh Condado, CRNA, from his initial foray into a highly controlled anesthesia ACT lead to his exploration of real estate investing. It makes us wonder how fully utilizing CRNA roles can signific...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Interview with A CPA - How to go 1099 to Maximize Career Benefits
Aug. 25, 2022

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Interview with A CPA - How to go 1099 to Maximize Career Benefits

In this episode, you will hear from Mr. James Laubham CPA, owner of Capital Accounting, PC on why Nurse Anesthesiologists and Physician Anesthesiologists are turning to 1099 to maximize their career benefits. He goes through...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Interview With A Lobbyist - Kelsey Lundy from Compass Strategies, Arizona
March 31, 2022

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Interview With A Lobbyist - Kelsey Lundy from Compass Strategies, Arizona

Everyone wonders what a lobbyist is, what they do, and do you NEED one? There is always a lot of demonizing lobbyists and their role in the media but what is the truth? On this episode, we interview Kelsey Lundy, Managing Par...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: The Business of Anesthesia Part 2
May 4, 2021

Anesthesia Deconstructed: The Business of Anesthesia Part 2

Please join me for Part 2 of this discussion with Joe Rodriguez MSN CRNA where we talk about the trials and tribulations of building an anesthesia company, being successful at it and all the pitfalls in between! Learn the rop...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: The Business of Anesthesia Part 1
March 27, 2021

Anesthesia Deconstructed: The Business of Anesthesia Part 1

Please join me for this discussion with Joe Rodriguez MSN CRNA where we talk about the trials and tribulations of building an anesthesia company, being successful at it and all the pitfalls in between! Learn the ropes in this...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore and the future of healthcare
Feb. 12, 2020

Anesthesia Deconstructed: AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore and the future of healthcare

On this podcast we talk with Dr Randall Moore the CEO of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) about the future of healthcare. We discuss President Trumps executive order, specifically section 5 as it relates ...
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Meet Scott Becker JD CPA of Beckers Healthcare
Dec. 11, 2019

Anesthesia Deconstructed: Meet Scott Becker JD CPA of Beckers Healthcare

On this podcast we talk about how Mr Becker decided to get into law, healthcare law and his journey to Harvard law school. We talk about how important family support is and how his was there for him. Additionally, we discuss ...