Premier Anesthesia, a leading privately held single-specialty anesthesia practice management firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC), the principal hospital of a highly regarded health system and a designated Level III Trauma Center serving north-central Kansas.
Through this collaboration, Premier Anesthesia will provide tailored anesthesia consulting and practice management services to support SRHC’s transition to a hospital-employed anesthesia model. In this capacity, it will oversee daily operations of the hospital-based anesthesia team committed to maintaining clinical excellence, fostering workforce stability and helping ensure seamless continuity throughout the transition. Premier Anesthesia also will provide strategic guidance on surgical operations to help optimize operating room utilization and overall efficiency.
“We are privileged to partner with Salina Regional Health Center at this pivotal moment,” said Preston Smith, president, Premier Anesthesia. “This collaboration goes beyond operational change by establishing a resilient framework for sustained excellence in anesthesia services. In line with Salina Regional’s goals, we are helping build a scalable, high-performing infrastructure that benefits existing patients and positions the health system for future advancement.”
Salina Regional Health Center is widely recognized for its compassionate patient care and use of advanced technology, while remaining dedicated to delivering superior care that promotes rapid recovery and long-term well-being. This partnership is timely as the health system aims to expand and enhance its surgical service lines while preserving high standards in anesthesia.
“Our alliance with Premier Anesthesia will increase access and strengthen our ability to serve patients,” added Dr. Rob Freelove, chief medical officer, Salina Regional Health Center. “With comprehensive oversight of scheduling and care delivery, we expect increased efficiency and a seamless patient experience, further supporting our commitment to timely, integrated care across all service lines.”
This partnership demonstrates a shared commitment to excellence in clinical quality, operations and patient outcomes. It also reflects an evolving model in which anesthesia practice management organizations partner with hospitals to facilitate provider employment transitions and ensure robust program administration.
