Anesthesia

Anesthesiologists in Minnesota, the best state for healthcare according to rankings from personal finance website Wallethub, have an average salary of $393,290.

The national average salary among anesthesiologists in the U.S. is $302,970. However, salaries vary greatly by state, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics occupational employment statistics survey.

Anesthesiology is the thirteenth wealthiest speciality, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023."

Anesthesiologist Roland Pinkney, MD, was cleared in a malpractice trial where he "danced, gestured and appeared to sing along to music" in a video filmed during a 2017 surgery, according to a July 31 report from Courtroom View Network.

A trial for an anesthesiologist who "danced, gestured and appeared to sing along to music" in a video filmed during a 2017 surgery began July 26, according to a report from Courtroom View Network.

Here are the top three residency programs for anesthesiology, according to Doxmity's Residency Navigator.

California, the state with the largest population, has the most active anesthesiologists while Wyoming, the state with the smallest population, has the fewest, according to May data from KFF.

Here are four anesthesiologists or anesthesia-related stories since June 28: 

Anesthesia practice management provider Premier Anesthesia has promoted Miguel Cervantes, MD, and Anthony Dominic, DO, to regional medical director positions. 

Anesthesia reimbursement denials are on the upward swing, according to a June 26 blog post from Rita Astani, president of anesthesia for Coronis Health.