Anesthesia

Here are 22 leadership moves in anesthesia that have taken place since Jan. 1, 2025, as reported by Becker’s:  1. C. David Mintz, MD, PhD, has been named chair of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and…

C. David Mintz, MD, PhD, has been named chair of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland School of Medicine and chief of anesthesiology at University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, effective July 2026. Dr. Mintz currently serves as vice…

GE Healthcare has provided new instructions for using certain Carestation 600 and 700 series anesthesia systems. The company has become aware of systems containing specific management boards unexpectedly shutting down if the AC mains power is unplugged or if there…

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Department of Education to reconsider its proposal to define education for certified registered nurse anesthetists as a non-professional degree, which would cap unsubsidized student loans for future CRNAs at $100,000.  In a…

Here are five notable ‘firsts’ in anesthesia leadership, clinical practice and education that occurred in 2025, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The Omaha-based University of Nebraska Medical Center’s department of anesthesiology appointed Peter Pellegrino, MD, PhD, as the first director…

From time limits to expand practice scopes, there were a number of bills and laws that had an impact on the anesthesia space, as reported by Becker’s in 2025: Note: This list is not exhaustive.

With anesthesia shortages dragging on and outpatient cases getting more complex, SCA Health, Optum’s ASC division, is thinking long-term in regards to how anesthesia is staffed and delivered. Leaders told Becker’s the answer isn’t a short-term patch. Instead, SCA is…

Anesthesia staffing shortages and rising cost pressures are forcing ASCs to compete harder for providers and rethink how to keep teams stable over the long term. At SCA Health, Optum’s ASC arm, leaders say retention is driven by a focused…

The average salary for CRNAs in the U.S. ranges between $220,000 and more than $350,000 based on a recent report from BagMask.com.  The report, “CRNA Salary by State for 2025 Q4,” is based on advertised compensation ranges for CRNA positions. …

Anesthesiology saw a year of significant innovation in 2025 as new technologies, techniques and care models redefined what is possible in the perioperative environment.  From AI-driven automation to next-generation pain control, five breakthroughs in particular helped shape the specialty. 1.…