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- AnnouncementsApril 14, 20261 min readThe Anesthesia Pro Team
Welcome to the Anesthesia Pro Blog
What this blog is, who it's for, and what to expect. Peer-to-peer content on scope, compensation, wellness, and the business of anesthesia practice — no fluff, no institutional tone.
Read - Scope & AdvocacyApril 14, 20264 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
CRNA Practice Authority in 2026: The State of Play
24 opt-out states. 50 years of evidence. Ongoing scope battles in at least a dozen statehouses. Here's where CRNA practice authority actually stands in 2026, and what's moving next.
Read - 1099April 13, 20265 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
The Locum CRNA Tax Home Trap: The $40K Mistake Nobody Warns You About
Without a valid tax home, every housing stipend, reimbursed mile, and per diem becomes taxable income. It's the single biggest mistake in locum CRNA practice. Here's the fix.
Read - 1099April 12, 20265 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
Should You Go 1099 as a CRNA? The Honest First-Year Math
The recruiter pitch is always 'you'll make more.' Here's the actual math on a $250,000 gross 1099 income — self-employment tax, health insurance, retirement, and what lands in your bank account compared to a $210,000 W2.
Read - MoneyApril 11, 20265 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
CRNA Salary by State 2026: What You Should Actually Make
Honest CRNA compensation data for 2026 — state-by-state medians, 1099 hourly ranges, the cost-of-living adjustment most providers skip, and the 8 states where money actually goes further.
Read - CareerApril 10, 20266 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
15 CRNA Contract Red Flags New Grads Consistently Miss
Non-compete land mines, clawback timers, tail coverage gotchas, and the one-line clause that turns a $40K signing bonus into a liability. The clauses attorneys flag first.
Read - Scope & AdvocacyApril 9, 20265 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
CRNA vs Anesthesiologist: The Outcomes Data Physician Groups Don't Cite
Fifty years of published evidence on CRNA outcomes. The Dulisse & Cromwell Health Affairs study, the Cochrane systematic review, the GAO report, and what the data actually says about independent CRNA practice.
Read - MoneyApril 8, 20266 min readAnesthesia Pro Editorial
S-Corp for CRNAs: When It Actually Pencils
The S-Corp election saves roughly $10K per year in self-employment tax for mid-range 1099 CRNAs. It also costs $2-3K in accounting and adds real complexity. Here's the breakeven math and the specific scenarios where it's worth it.
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