1. The mean hourly wage for anesthesiologists across the U.S. is $145.66, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, which is significantly higher than the minimum wage in each state. Here’s how the mean hourly wage for anesthesiologists compares to the minimum wage in each state.
2. The American Medical Association appointed Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, an anesthesiologist, to serve as the organization’s 178th president. A main goal for Dr. Ehrenfeld is to advance the ability for all patients to receive equitable medical care and make changes to the Medicare payment system, he said in his inaugural address.
3. Here are five numbers that may be troubling anesthesiologists.
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