David Rosen is the president of Midwest Anesthesia Partners, a physician group in the Chicago area that has more than 150 anesthesiology nurses and physicians. As is common in the industry these days, MAP formed from smaller physician groups banding together to try to resist being purchased by a large hospital system. Now, Rosen says, the future of health care is so uncertain that many anesthesiologists feel worried about how they'll be paid. Despite the uncertainty, Rosen says new technologies and best practices can make anesthesia better than ever. He spoke to Tennessean reporter Shelley DuBois about how his group will play its part to keep surgeries safe and pain-free.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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