WINDHAM, N.H., Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Anesthesia staffing shortages continue to challenge healthcare organizations across the United States. In response to the evolving landscape, Medicus Healthcare Solutions, a leading locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions company, has released its 2026 report, The State of Anesthesia Care Delivery: Data, Trends, & Strategic Solutions.

Created for healthcare leaders, the report brings together national data and Medicus’ proprietary insights across the anesthesia workforce, including anesthesiologists, certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and certified anesthesiologist assistants (CAAs), providing a comprehensive view of the current anesthesia landscape.

Beyond clinician supply and demand, the report explores the broader factors influencing anesthesia care delivery, including rising procedural demand, training constraints, geographic disparities, and retention pressures. It also examines how these conditions may evolve and the strategies healthcare leaders can consider as they plan for future coverage needs.

Notable Insights within the Report Include:

• 3,720 FTE shortfall of anesthesiologists in 2026
• 3,140 FTE CRNA shortfall projected in metro areas in 2026
• 42.2% of anesthesiologists plan to leave their current roles within the next two years
• There are approximately 21 CRNAs per 100,000 people in the United States
• Employment for CAAs is projected to grow roughly 26.6% over the next decade

Access the Complete Report: For an in-depth look into the anesthesia clinician shortage and forward-thinking strategies to address it, download the report here.

About Medicus Healthcare Solutions:

Medicus Healthcare Solutions is one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing locum tenens and healthcare workforce solutions companies, partnering with hospitals, health systems, medical groups, and clinicians across the United States. Medicus delivers a fully managed, end-to-end workforce model that seamlessly integrates high-performing physicians and advanced practice providers with a single, accountable team overseeing recruiting, credentialing, travel, scheduling, and onboarding.

The company’s Medicus Transition Program rapidly stabilizes and rebuilds clinical services in complex care environments. MedicusOne, its AI-powered contingent workforce platform, provides healthcare leaders with real-time visibility into schedules, coverage, and spend to support smarter, more controlled workforce decisions, while MedicusIQ offers clinicians a streamlined, mobile-first experience to manage every aspect of their assignments.

Guided by a people-first philosophy, Medicus builds long-term partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and measurable results. Learn more at www.medicushcs.com.

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