Premier Anesthesia Forms Strategic Partnership with City of Hope Phoenix to Drive Cancer Care Expansion

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 26, 2026) — Premier Anesthesia, a leading, privately held anesthesia practice management firm, today announced a new partnership with City of Hope® Phoenix Cancer Center, marking its expansion into the Arizona healthcare market and enhancing its commitment to comprehensive cancer care. City of Hope Phoenix Cancer Center is a nationally accredited oncology institution committed to delivering patient-centered care and is renowned for its advanced therapies for blood cancer, including leukemia, myeloma and rare hematologic conditions. The center also manages one of the nation’s largest and most successful bone marrow transplant programs. Through this partnership, Premier Anesthesia will...

Premier Anesthesia Expands Partnership with Washington Regional Medical Center in Northwest Arkansas

Adds proven anesthesia management services to two additional healthcare facilities ALPHARETTA, Ga. (March 24, 2026) — Premier Anesthesia, a leading, privately held anesthesia practice management firm, today announced the expansion of its partnership with Washington Regional Medical Center to provide anesthesia services at two additional facilities in Northwest Arkansas: Washington Regional’s North Hills Surgery Center and Physicians’ Specialty Hospital. These strategic additions reflect Premier Anesthesia’s ongoing commitment in Arkansas and further strengthen its collaboration with Washington Regional, enhancing alignment, efficiency and continuity of anesthesia services throughout the health system. Supporting Surgical Care at North Hills Surgery Center Washington Regional’s North...

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Jackson Healthcare Becomes ACHE Premier Corporate Partner

ALPHARETTA, Ga. (February 26, 2026) — Jackson Healthcare®, the trusted authority in healthcare talent and workforce solutions, today announced it has become an American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) Premier Corporate Partner, furthering its focus on and commitment to elevating leadership excellence across the healthcare industry. ACHE Premier Corporate Partner designation is for organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to supporting healthcare leadership, professional development and the advancement of high-quality, patient-centered care. Jackson Healthcare and ACHE’s collaboration is focused on equipping healthcare executives and the next generation of healthcare leaders with tools and knowledge to lead with confidence in today’s...

From Vendor to Partner: Rethinking the Role of Your Anesthesia Group

In today’s evolving healthcare landscape, the relationship between hospitals, ASCs, and anesthesia providers must go beyond transactional. True value is realized when anesthesia groups step out of the vendor lane and into a strategic partnership role—one that supports operational goals, adapts to change, and delivers measurable results. Let’s explore how this mindset shift transforms outcomes for medical facilities. From Transactional to Strategic Traditionally, anesthesia groups have operated as independent vendors—delivering services but remaining detached from broader hospital or ASC strategy. This model lacks alignment and often leads to: Siloed decision-making Inflexible staffing models Unclear accountability for financial or clinical outcomes...

The Hidden Economics of Anesthesia: Why CFOs Should Care More Than They Do

In most hospitals and surgery centers, anesthesia is considered a clinical necessity, not a financial focus. But behind every surgery lies a complex economic engine—one that significantly impacts margins, operating room utilization, and long-term sustainability. It’s time for CFOs to look beyond revenue cycle management and start paying closer attention to the hidden economics of anesthesia. Anesthesia’s Financial Footprint Anesthesia touches nearly every revenue-generating service line in a hospital. Yet, its financial impact often flies under the radar. Consider the hidden cost drivers that can quietly drain profitability: Subsidies That Keep Growing: Without transparency, subsidies paid to anesthesia groups can quietly...