In the last six months, 16.6% more nurse anesthetists have billed Medicare than anesthesiologists, according to a Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies report published Feb. 7 by the American Society of Anesthesiologists.
There are approximately 8,755 more practicing nurse anesthetists in the U.S. than anesthesiologists. The number of nurse anesthetists has also grown 9.4% from 2012 to January 2025.
While nurse anesthetists do not have independent practice authority in all states, many states are pushing to loosen restrictions.
The Eastern Ohio metropolitan area is the highest-paying region for nurse anesthetists to practice in, according to May 2024 data…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has released a safety alert highlighting “boom strikes,” head injuries caused by collisions with ceiling-mounted…
Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., plans to launch the state’s first certified anesthesiologist assistant master’s program. According to an April…
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