LifeLinc began in 2003 with a simple but ambitious idea: anesthesia care could be done better. Founded by Eric Callan, CRNA the company was built on a willingness to challenge long-standing assumptions in anesthesia staffing and delivery. When Greg Thompson, MD came aboard in 2015, the vision expanded, not just to grow a company, but to reshape how anesthesia teams worked together. At the time, the anesthesia landscape was largely divided into rigid models. Rural hospitals often relied solely on CRNAs, while many other facilities were staffed entirely by anesthesia care teams under strict medical-direction structures. The system functioned, but it left little room for flexibility, innovation, or financial sustainability. As labor shortages began to affect both CRNAs and MDs, it became clear that a new approach was needed, one that honored training, respected licensure, and empowered providers to practice at the top of their capabilities.