Anesthesia Deconstructed: Moving Anesthesia Forward
Episodes
I Thought We Were Winning. Then, We Got Fired: Essentials of Anesthesia Leadership
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and unfiltered episode, Dr. Joseph Rodriguez — CRNA, former state and national leader, faculty member, and host of Anesthesia Decon...
What If the AANA Disappeared? Inside the CEO’s Role with Bill Bruce
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
Inside Anesthesia: What (Really) Broke the Anesthesia Market
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bold and revealing episode, we sit down with Randy Moore — former military CRNA, past CEO of the AANA, and now a top executive at one of the...
One Anesthesiologist, 108K Followers, and Zero Filters
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this candid and wide-ranging conversation, we sit down with Dr. Brian Schmutzler — anesthesiologist, social media educator, and Executive Vice Pr...
I Got Sued for Malpractice. Here’s What Really Happens.
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What REALLY happens when you’re named in a malpractice lawsuit?In this eye-opening episode, Joe Rodriguez sits down with Paul Lefebvre, lead claims ...
Anesthesia Leadership Is Changing - and Not Everyone Will Make the Cut
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesia is evolving — and so are its leaders. In this special episode of Anesthesia Deconstructed, we dive into the dynamic shifts happening acro...
From ICU to CRNA: How Social Media is Transforming Nursing Education
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
KeywordsCRNA, nursing education, TikTok, Confident Care Academy, mentorship, cardiac anesthesia, online learning, healthcare, nursing community, media...
Navigating the Future: Do Those Prep Courses Work? Will Locums Stick Around? And More for 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Joseph Rodriguez and Mike MacKinnon discuss the evolution of CRNA programs, the impact of prep courses, and the importance of su...
Lifelong Learning: ACCRAC Founder Jed Wolpaw, MD, on Education, Growth, and Anesthesia Excellence
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description:In this episode of Anesthesia Deconstructed, Joe Rodriguez dives deep with Dr. Jed Wolpaw, creator of the ACCRAC podcast and a leader in a...
Pre-Dawn Priorities: Essential Job Criteria for New CRNAs
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Originally featured on Core Anesthesia and back by popular demand after multiple conference presentations, this essential episode drops at 3:30 AM - s...
FTC Loses, and Non-Competes Remain - Understanding Different Types of Restrictive Covenants and What It Means for You
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SEASON 7 BEGINS! Keywords for this Episodeanesthesia, non-compete agreements, legal challenges, FTC, healthcare law, CRNA, anesthesia practice, employ...
Point B: Joe Rodriguez Shares His Positions and Rationale on Proposed Changes to AANA Board Selection
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key Points:Importance of the AANA to CRNA economy Proposed bylaw changes and resolutionsSupport for Board Term Extension (Bylaw 2) (with caveats) and...
Point A: CRNAs Propose Significant Change to AANA Board Selection
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThe conversation discusses three main changes proposed by the Leadership Identification Committee (LIC) for the American Association of Nurse A...
Did CMS Actually Miss an Opportunity To Reduce the Anesthesia Shortage?
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThe conversation discusses the topic of rural pass-through and its impact on the anesthesiologist shortage. It explores the idea of including p...
Should C-Sections Be Performed on an Outpatient Basis? Florida is going to find out.
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThe conversation discusses the topic of out-of-hospital cesarean sections and the potential risks and implications. Dr. Matt Mazurek, a physici...
RAISING ARIZONA Pt. 1: Arizona's Zero to Hero Story with Ali J. Baghai, CRNA, AZANA Past President and Guide Anesthesia | AzAS Managing Partner
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
CRNAs: An American Innovation - Reflecting on Independence Day
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special July 4th episode, we explore the significance of American independence and its impact on the CRNA profession. We discuss the foundatio...
FTC Update With Simon Willman, JD and What It Means for Anesthesia Providers
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Summary: In this episode, Joe Rodriguez welcomes back Simon Willman, Esq., former in-house counsel for one of the largest orthopedic groups in...
We Became The Top Anesthesia Podcast in the United States AND Episode Previews
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryThe podcast, Anesthesia Deconstructed, has become the number one anesthesia podcast in the United States (Apple Podcasts - subsection: Medicine...
Mike MacKinnon is Back! Massachusetts Opt Out and What it Means vs
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SummaryIn this conversation, Joe Rodriguez interviews Michael McKinnon, podcast founder, CRNA, and assistant program director at National University...
Should CRNAs supervise AAs? And, updates on DC, SC, TN, and the Pre-CRNA Market
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Date: Monday, June 3rdWelcome to Anesthesia Deconstructed!In this episode, we cover:Segment 1: Pre-CRNA Market UpdateImpact of late-stage capi...
Is it ethical to have pre-CRNAs pay for intro courses? And, where is our co-host?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode:The CRNA Intro Market: We're going to explore this issue more deeply - we want to hear from you! How You Can Contribute: We want...
AANA Election Time!
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this concise episode, Dr. Joseph Rodriguez, CRNA, shares a glimpse into his voting process during the recent elections. He reveals two of his four ...
Navigating New Frontiers: NorthStar Anesthesia's Approach to Modern Anesthesia Challenges
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction:In this episode of "Anesthesia Deconstructed," we delve into the evolving landscape of anesthesia services with two leading fig...
Revolutionizing Recruitment: The MOTION Behind Transforming Anesthesia Careers
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction:Welcome to a groundbreaking episode of "Anesthesia Deconstructed," where we delve into the forces reshaping the landscape of an...
Meet Annemarie Wiley CRNA and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star!
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Annemarie Wiley CRNA!When you think about reality tv and especially the Real Housewives franchise, you probably do not think about adopted small ...
Josh Condado, CRNA Deconstructs the Path to Real Estate Investing for Anesthesia Professionals
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this session, we talk with Josh Condado, CRNA, from his initial foray into a highly controlled anesthesia ACT lead to his exploration of real estat...
Special Series: 5 Questions: Matt Mazurek, MD on Burnout and Anesthesia’s “Dirty Little Secret”
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As part of our series “5 Questions” - we’re happy to have Dr. Matt Mazurek, MD, Physician Anesthesiologist, and perennial learner. Matt has do...
Special Series: 5 Questions: Mike MacKinnon Addresses Criticisms and Answers What Keeps Him So Professionally Driven
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 edg...
An Introduction to Our Special Series: 5 Questions
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this series, we will dive deep with some of the most intriguing professionals in the specialty of Anesthesia! Through these five questions, we will...
A Look Into the Core Anesthesia App with its Creators: Cole Dill & Tanner Hulin
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Take listen as Joe interviews the founders of CORE Anesthesia!Send us a textFollow us at:InstagramFacebookTwitter/X
Dr. Joe Rodriguez testifies against title protection bill in Wisconsin
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an attempt to control the freedom of what other professions call themselves and limit titles in Wisconsin, the medical society introduced SB 143. ...
Medical Malpractice Policies: What you didn't know, but should
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Julie Nycum, CPCU, RPLU, ARM, the current director of AANA Insurance Services, providing medical malpractice to CRNAs across the country through ...
The CRNA Scientist: Dr. Rhea Temmerand Designing Drugs with Spider Venom
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Anesthesia Deconstructed host Joe Rodriguez talks to a rare professional: Dr. Rhea Temmerand, CRNA who is a pharmacology PhD and actively involved in ...
Simon Willman, JD - Do Non Competes Get Enforced?
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Willman, JD, former in-house counsel for CORE Orthopedics and Current owner of McDowell Mountain Law, speaks about non-competes and their impact...
Mark Silberman JD - Former General Legal Counsel for the AANA
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Mr. Silberman JD from the BENESCH law firm! We talk about the New Hampshire ruling and Nurse Anesthesiologist, Qui Tam lawsuits and anti-trust, T...
Interview with A CPA: How to go 1099 to Maximize Career Benefits
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you will hear from Mr. James Laubham CPA, owner of Capital Accounting, PC on why Nurse Anesthesiologists and Physician Anesthesiolo...
Part 3: Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Part 2: Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Interview with Dr. Randall Moore Chief Anesthetist Officer of Northstar Anesthesia Part 1
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Interview With A Lobbyist: Kelsey Lundy from Compass Strategies, Arizona
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone wonders what a lobbyist is, what they do, and do you NEED one? There is always a lot of demonizing lobbyists and their role in the media but ...
Dr. Jeff Gadsden MD Discusses Regional Anesthesia & Nerve Injury
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jeff Gadsden is a Physician Anesthesiologist who did a large portion of his residency with Dr. Admir Hadzic at the New York School of Regional Ane...
The Butterfly IQ+ Ultrasound With Butterfly Network CMO Dr. John Martin
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk to John Martin, MD the Chief Medical Operator at Butterfly Network, Inc. about the utility, future and applications of the pow...
From Anesthesiologist Assistant (AA) to Nurse Anesthesiologist (CRNA)
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Lee Austin, a former Anesthesiologist Assistant who went back to school to become a CRNA. Lee explains how different the ed...
The Title "Nurse Anesthesiologist"
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we talk about the title 'Nurse Anesthesiologist' it's genesis, the movement within the CRNA community that pushed it in...
Rural Surgeon Talks About Surgery and CRNA Only Practice
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet rural surgeon Dr. Nathaniel M. Wolkenfeld a general surgeon who has worked in both rural and urban practices. On this episode he talks about the ...
The Business of Anesthesia Part 2
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please join me for Part 2 of this discussion with Joe Rodriguez MSN CRNA where we talk about the trials and tribulations of building an anesthesia com...
The Business of Anesthesia Part 1
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please join me for this discussion with Joe Rodriguez MSN CRNA where we talk about the trials and tribulations of building an anesthesia company, bein...
Chronic Pain Management & CRNAs
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Nurse Anesthesiologist Scott Rigdon DNAP, CRNA who owns a full time chronic pain practice and trains other CRNAs to do so as well.On this podcast...
The Federal Trade Commission, Medicine, APRNs & Anti-Trust
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Daniel Gilman Phd JD an Attorney Advisor in the FTC’s Office of Policy Planning, where he works on competition issues in health care and techno...
You Have a Complaint Against Your License: Understand, Defend and Navigate
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a complaint filed to the board of medicine or board of nursing against your license? It is a process that providers are unprepared t...
Dr Cameron Kyle-Sidell MD: ER/CCM on Covid 19 in Brooklyn NYC, Experiences, Theories & Treatments
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Emergency Medicine & Critical Care Physician Dr Cameron Kyle-Sidell. He has been on the front lines in one of the epicenters of Covid 19 in t...
Anesthesia on the Front Lines of Covid 19 in Detroit Michigan
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we talk to Nurse Anesthesiologist Joshua Olson MS, CRNA about what it is like on the front lines of Covid 19 in the country, Detroit M...
Covid 19: What Anesthesia Providers Need to Know
27 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we talk about Covid 19, what anesthesia professionals need to know about N95 Masks and PPE, testing, epidemiology and symptomatology, ...
AANA CEO Dr. Randall Moore and the future of healthcare
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we talk with Dr Randall Moore the CEO of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA) about the future of healthcare. We disc...
Meet Dr Sophia Thomas American Assoc. of Nurse Practitioners President
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we talk about how Dr Thomas became and NP and how she progressed through being professionally involved all the way to President of the...
Meet Scott Becker JD CPA of Beckers Healthcare
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this podcast we talk about how Mr Becker decided to get into law, healthcare law and his journey to Harvard law school. We talk about how important...
Physician Anesthesiologist Dr Matthew Mazurek On CRNA history, politics, titles and surgeon supervision
06 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Matthew Mazurek talks about his article on CRNA history, his views on why friction between the CRNA and MD professions originated, a possible solut...
Erik Kramer CRNA FNP Mission Trips Mexico, Mosul and The Congo
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many healthcare providers talk about going on medical mission trips but few ever take the time out of their lives to actually do so. Erik Kramer CRNA ...
CRNA Recertification, the NBCRNA and the CPC with Dr. Terry Wicks
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The entire medical industry has seen significant controversy when it comes to recertification and certification and the CRNA world has been no differe...