Going Under: Anesthesia Answered with Dr. Brian Schmutzler

Hospitals, Insurance, And The Squeeze

February 23, 2026·19 min
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Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Going Under: Anesthesia Answered, Dr. Brian Schmutzler and Vahid Sadrzadeh unpack why hospitals rely on operating rooms for most of their revenue and how private insurer denials, prior authorizations, and payment delays are pushing essential services to the edge. Have a question for Dr. Brian Schmutzler? Submit them to any of the social media pages below or on his website at https://www.drbrianschmutzler.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/...

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