Session Details
Date & Time
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1:05 PM - 1:45 PM
Name
F. How to Handle an Unstable Anesthesia Industry
Session Type
Panel
Speakers
- Alaa Abd-Elsayed, MD, MBA, MPH, CPE, FASA, Medical Director, UW Pain Clinic
- Jack H. Dillon, MBA, MSHR, MA, Chief Executive Officer, Anesthesia Practice Consultants
- Kenneth Candido, MD, Professor, Clinical Surgery and Anesthesia, University of Illinois College of Medicine; President, Chicago Anesthesia Associates; President, Chicago Anesthesia Pain Specialists
- Sid A. Soonasra, MBA, Senior Vice President, Physician Practice and Anesthesia Operations, Surgery Partners
- Tripti C. Kataria, MD, Anesthesiologist, Professional Anesthesia Consultants, LLC
Description
Volatility in the anesthesia industry is creating operational and financial risk for ASCs and hospitals alike. This panel explores how leaders are managing instability through contracting strategies, workforce planning, and alternative care models. Panelists share practical approaches to ensure coverage, control costs, and maintain quality amid ongoing disruption.