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Are anesthesia shortages the next care disruptor?
Four anesthesiologists joined Becker's to discuss how they expect the anesthesia provider shortage will disrupt care in the next five years. -
'The model is a disaster': Why anesthesia reimbursements aren't working
William Joseph Martin, DO, who is employed by NorthStar Anesthesia as the medical director of anesthesiology at Elkin, N.C.-based Hugh Chatham Health, joined Becker's to discuss why the anesthesia reimbursement model is broken. -
AANA posts new considerations on weight loss drugs
The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has published new considerations for treating patients using glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Saxenda or Zepbound. -
Anesthesiologist lifestyle, happiness in 2024: 12 things to know
Over half (61%) of anesthesiologists would take a cut in their annual salaries to be able to maintain a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's 2024 "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle and Happiness Report," published March 8. -
Highest-paid anesthesiologist in the 10 most-populated US cities
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in New York City, the most-populated city in the U.S., earns $697,500, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool. -
The danger of anesthesiologist shortages
Anesthesia is plagued by a growing provider shortage — nearly 30% of anesthesiologists are predicted to leave the practice by 2033, according to a whitepaper from Medicus Healthcare Solutions. -
Roseman University of Health Sciences to offer nurse anesthesia program
Henderson, Nev.-based Roseman University of Health Sciences' college of nursing is launching a Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesia program. -
Envision anesthesiology division affected by data breach
Bay Area Anesthesia, a division of Envision Physician Services, was recently affected by a data breach involving Bowden Barlow’s computer systems. -
Ohio University to launch nurse anesthesia program
Athens-based Ohio University, in collaboration with Columbus-based OhioHealth Grant Medical Center, is launching a new nurse anesthesia program, Spectrum News 1 reported March 4. -
What can be done about the anesthesia shortage?
Anesthesia is facing provider shortages and reimbursement declines, affecting ASCs, physicians and hospitals across the country. -
5 highest paid anesthesiologists in Milwaukee
The highest paid anesthesiologist in Milwaukee earns $648,600 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
8 anesthesia contracts severed in 2024
Several health systems and insurers have seen anesthesia contracts come to an end just two months into the year. -
50+ stats on anesthesiologist pay
Here are more than 50 statistics on anesthesiologist pay, pulled from Medscape's most recent "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report": -
Anesthesia provider sued over noncompete clauses
Two hospitals are alleging North American Partners in Anesthesia's noncompete clauses violate antitrust laws, according to lawsuits filed Feb. 26. -
Washington hospitals grapple with anesthesia provider shortage
The shortage of anesthesia providers has put pressure on Wshington's hospitals, the Journal of Business reported Feb. 29. -
Tennessee legislators weigh authorization of anesthesiologist assistants
Tennessee Sen. Richard Briggs recently introduced a bill that would establish a scope of practice for anesthesiologist assistants in the state, NBC affiliate WBIR reported Feb. 27. -
ASCs offer anesthesiologists stipends as competition heats up
Some ASCs have had their patient volumes and bottom lines affected by the inability to access anesthesia providers. -
US Anesthesia Partners to end contracts with 5 Colorado hospitals
In a voluntary agreement with Colorado's attorney general, U.S. Anesthesia Partners will end its contracts with five Colorado hospitals due to its alleged monopoly in the state's Denver and Durango markets. -
States ranked by anesthesiologists per capita
The District of Columbia has the most anesthesiologists per capita, while Idaho has the fewest, according to January data from KFF. -
TidalHealth names ambulatory anesthesiology director
Salisbury, Md.-based TidalHealth has named Charles Kim, MD, as its medical director for ambulatory anesthesia sites, according to a Feb. 26 report from the Cape Gazette.
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