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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. -
What an ASC did to avoid room shutdowns
Andrew Lovewell, CEO of Columbia (Mo.) Orthopaedic Group, realized his surgery center had a problem. The demand for services was high, but cases couldn't get scheduled because of gaps in anesthesia coverage. -
Why this U.S. Anesthesia Partners exec is excited about AI in the operating room
The U.S. anesthesia industry is facing several headwinds in 2024. From the impact of declining CMS reimbursements to ongoing staffing shortages and the interference of weight loss medications, including glucagon-like peptide 1 receptors, on patients, leaders have a lot to grapple with.
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