Leadership & Management Episodes
This category examines essential leadership skills and management strategies essential for running successful anesthesia practices and teams.
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…
Aug. 21, 2025
Anesthesia Deconstructed: I Thought We Were Winning. Then, We Got Fired: Essentials of Anesthesia Leadership
In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Dr. Joseph Rodriguez — CRNA, former state and national leader, faculty member, and host of Anesthesia Deconstructed — takes us inside the real lessons of anesthesia leadership. From CO...
Aug. 11, 2025
Anesthesia Deconstructed: What If the AANA Disappeared? Inside the CEO’s Role with Bill Bruce
In this candid and wide-ranging episode, we sit down with Bill Bruce — CEO of the AANA, representing over 65,000 CRNAs and SRNAs nationwide — to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to lead the profession’s largest a...
June 6, 2025
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Anesthesia Leadership Is Changing - and Not Everyone Will Make the Cut
Anesthesia is evolving — and so are its leaders. In this special episode of Anesthesia Deconstructed , we dive into the dynamic shifts happening across the anesthesia landscape, where Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (...
July 9, 2024
Anesthesia Deconstructed: RAISING ARIZONA Pt. 1 - Arizona's Zero to Hero Story with Ali J. Baghai, CRNA, AZANA Past President and Guide Anesthesia | AzAS Managing Partner
Episode Summary: In this episode, Joe Rodriguez talks with Ali Baghai about his journey and impact as a CRNA in Arizona. Ali shares his experiences in CRNA advocacy, the evolution of anesthesia practice in Arizona, and his ro...
June 3, 2024
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Should CRNAs supervise AAs? And, updates on DC, SC, TN, and the Pre-CRNA Market
Episode Date: Monday, June 3rd Welcome to Anesthesia Deconstructed! In this episode, we cover: Segment 1: Pre-CRNA Market Update Impact of late-stage capitalism on mentorship and professional development.Feedback from current nurse anesthesia residents/students.Questioning “Guaranteed Success” and …
Feb. 28, 2024
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Meet Annemarie Wiley CRNA and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star!
Meet Annemarie Wiley CRNA! When you think about reality tv and especially the Real Housewives franchise, you probably do not think about adopted small town Canadian girls of Nigerian/Dutch descent raised by a single mom. Well, not only is that Annemarie, but she is also an athlete, became an RN, wo…
Oct. 23, 2023
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Special Series - 5 Questions: Mike MacKinnon Addresses Criticisms and Answers What Keeps Him So Professionally Driven
Few CRNAs are as well-known as our co-host, Mike MacKinnon, and at times, he’s not been an uncontroversial leader – he’s been on the cutting edge. Leading off our “5 Questions” Series – we hear from Mike on being criticized ...
June 29, 2022
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Part 3 - Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
Meet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impac...
June 15, 2022
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Part 2 - Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
Meet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impac...
June 1, 2022
Anesthesia Deconstructed: Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Part 1
Meet the former AANA CEO and now Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Dr. Randall Moore DNP, MBA, CRNA. We talk about ALL the things in this 3 part interview! Topics range from anesthesia reimbursement, the impac...