The future of anesthesia practice: hedge your practice's chances of being on, not under, the leading edge of the wave

What does the future hold for the practice of anesthesiology? This article discusses several current trends, competition from technology, outsourcing of medical care, hospital closures, competition from CRNAs, and the trend toward “wellness,” and explores their possible impact on the specialty. The article presents legal and business strategies to maximize the likelihood of an anesthesia group's future success.