Anesthesia

Wildfires are occurring more frequently, sparking concern among anesthesiologists.

Deerfield, Ill.-based Baxter Health is expanding their anesthesiology coverage with the hiring of Rosa Lopez-Rincon, MD, reported KTLO.com Sept. 9.

Here are 14 new anesthesiology groups, programs and partnerships that have been created since Jan. 1, 2024, as reported by Becker's: 

The average annual earnings among certified registered nurse anesthetists can vary by up to $56,330 depending on the state one practices in, according to data from the latest employment survey from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The highest-earning anesthesiologists in San Diego earn $375,230 more than the national average for the role, according to Medscape's Physician Salary Explorer tool.

Richard Albertson, MD, a retired anesthesiologist and former president of the Lankenau Medical Center medical staff has died at 87, reported The Philadelphia Inquirer Sept. 5. 

The highest-earning anesthesiologists in Nashville, Tenn., earn $286,530 more than the national average for the role, according to Medscape's Physician Salary Explorer tool.

Adam Spiegel, CEO of Irving, Texas-based anesthesia management group NorthStar Anesthesia, joined Becker's to discuss the benefits ASCs offer clinicians, particularly anesthesia specialists. 

Here are five anesthesiologists in the headlines in the last month

Detroit-based Anesthesia Management Services has secured a contract with Mount Clemens, Mich.-based McLaren Macomb Hospital.