The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Los Angeles, the most populated city in the West, earns $1,078,200 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Anesthesiologists earn an average of $432,490 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.…
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A bill in the Kansas legislature would create a licensing and regulation system for anesthesiologist assistants, according to a Feb. 11 report from KOAM. Anesthesiologist assistants differ from certified registered nurse anesthetists. Assistants require direct supervision from an anesthesiologist, while…
A class-action lawsuit against U.S. Anesthesia Partners’ that alleges the organization monopolized anesthesia services in Texas has expanded to include patients who received care in ASC settings. Up to this point, the case has focused on alleged antitrust violations in…
The Charlottesville-based University of Virginia School of Medicine has appointed Michael Mazzeffi, MD, as permanent chair of its department of anesthesiology, effective immediately. Dr. Mazzeffi has served as interim chair since January 2025 and joined UVA in 2022 as a…
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has appointed Padma Gulur, MD, as head of the department of anesthesiology and the inaugural Alex S. Evers MD Distinguished Professor in Anesthesiology, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Gulur currently serves as interim…
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There are 1,3000 active anesthesiology physician group practices in the U.S., according to December 2025 data from Definitive Healthcare. Here is a look inside the five largest physician group practices by number of anesthesiologists: 1. Northwell Health Physician Partners: 2.…
West Islip, N.Y.-based Long Island Anesthesiologists has lost its antitrust lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare and MultiPlan after a federal appeals court ruled that steep cuts to out-of-network reimbursement rates do not constitute an antitrust injury, according to court documents reviewed by…
The Association of University Anesthesiologists selected Harriet Hopf, MD, as the 2026 recipient of its Leadership Advisory Board Mentoring Award. The award honors “sustained dedication to mentoring and sponsoring faculty in anesthesiology.” Dr. Hopf was selected based on detailed nominations,…
Anesthesiologists’ constant presence across the perioperative continuum gives them a uniquely comprehensive view of how operating rooms function. Here are seven anesthesia physicians stepping into executive and clinical leadership positions across health systems and ASCs, as reported by Becker’s in…
Kansas City University has welcomed its first class of students to its Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at its Joplin, Mo., campus. According to a Feb. 5 news release, the program’s inaugural class includes 24 students. The…