Anesthesia

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Boston earns $602,900 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.

There are 53,038 active physicians specializing in anesthesiology in the U.S., according to data from KFF.

North American Anesthesia Partners has been named the top vendor for anesthesia management services in the U.S. for the seventh year in a row by independent market research firm Black Book. 

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: