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The bright spot for anesthesia's future
The anesthesia market has had a challenging last several years, as systems struggle to find qualified professionals in a competitive market. -
Anesthesiologist workforce by the numbers
Here are five numbers to know regarding anesthesiologists in the U.S., using data from Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report" for 2024, its "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report" for 2023 and the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey: -
CRNA pay per hour by state
Illinois and Massachusetts pay certified registered nurse anesthetists the highest hourly wage, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Penn Medicine anesthesia tech killed in hit and run
Jonathan Mack, 55, an anesthesia technician at Philadelphia-based Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, was killed in a hit-and-run, according to an April 25 report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. -
3,713 anesthesia devices recalled
Draeger has recalled 3,713 Perseus A500 anesthesia workstations following reports that the internal backup battery had failed spontaneously while the system was being operated off the main power supply. -
The ins and outs of telehealth coding
Medical coding is finicky in its own right, and when telehealth is added to the mix, the process becomes even more complex. -
5 anesthesiologists in the headlines
Here are five anesthesiologists making headlines in the last month: -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Indianapolis
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Indianapolis earns $749,600 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
8 metro areas paying anesthesiologists more than $350K
In the San Diego-Carlsbad, Calif., area, anesthesiologists earn an average of $481,420 each year, making it the highest-paying metropolitan area for the profession in the U.S. -
Anesthesiologist sues Optum-affiliated Oregon ASC for alleged retaliation firing
Anesthesiologist Ellis Richard Clark, MD, has filed a lawsuit against Optum-affiliated Salem (Ore.) Surgery Center, which operates under the name Northbank Surgical Center, for allegedly firing him in retaliation for complaining about unsafe anesthesia practices, according to an April 23 report from the Lund Report. -
Aetna cuts some physical status modifiers on anesthesia claims
Aetna will no longer provide additional payment for physical status modifier 3-5 on anesthesia claims, according to an April 19 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health. -
Bad news for anesthesia
Here are three major concerns plaguing the anesthesia industry. -
How anesthesiologist wages have changed since 2019
The average annual salary for anesthesiologists has increased from $261,730 in 2019 to $339,470 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Highest-paying settings for anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists have the highest annual mean wage in offices of physicians, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
Private equity's grip on anesthesiology in 5 stats
Here are five statistics highlighting private equity's influence in anesthesia: -
Anesthesiologist found guilty of poisoning IV bags at ASC
Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, a former anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, has been found guilty on 10 counts of tampering with IV bags and the adulteration of drugs, NBC affiliate KXAS reported April 12. -
5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in New Orleans
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in New Orleans earns $781,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
States ranked by number of practicing anesthesiologists
California has 5,380 anesthesiologists, the most of any state, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. -
5 updates on the trial of anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags at ASC
The trial for Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist accused of injecting drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas leading to 11 patients' cardiac arrest, began April 1, NBC affiliate KXAS reported April 4. -
Top-paying states for CRNAs
The average annual wage for a nurse anesthetist in the U.S. is $214,200.
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