Anesthesia

The highest paid anesthesiologist in San Diego earns $706,100 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.

Here are two anesthesia legal battles Becker's has reported on since Oct. 19: 

The projected change in employment for anesthesiologists is expected to increase 3% by 2032, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 

Here are three anesthesiologists in the headlines since Oct. 19:

Christine Blackburn, BSN, RN, administrator of Overland Park-based South Kansas City Surgicenter, joined Becker's to discuss the healthcare issues making her nervous and the issues bringing her hope. 

The trial for anesthesiologist Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, who allegedly injected heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, has been set for Feb. 5, D Magazine reported Oct. 20. 

Here are five certified registered nurse anesthetists updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 28: 

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Phoenix earns $623,500 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.

Andy Harris, MD, is the only anesthesiologist serving among the 19 physicians in the 118th Congress. Dr. Harris is a Republican representative from Maryland who has held his seat since 2011. 

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has sent a letter to CMS requesting the removal of supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state.