Fifty-eight percent of anesthesiologists reported that they felt that they were fairly compensated, according to Medscape's 2019 anesthesiologist compensation report.
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American Society of Anesthesiologists President Linda Mason, MD, criticized surprise billing legislation passed by the Senate in June, according to an eAlert from Anesthesia Business Consultants.
A growing number of surgical patients are covered by public payers, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.
Researchers at Seattle Children's and the University of Washington in Seattle published a series of papers examining opioid-free surgery in the context of the opioid crisis.
Researchers at Seattle Children's and the University of Washington published a series of papers examining opioid-free surgery in the context of the opioid crisis.
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A pain management-focused investment and management company acquired Conroe, Texas-based VIP Surgical Center.
Anesthesiologist and physician assistants are paid handsomely, according to MarketWatch.
Several hospitals have switched anesthesia providers or expanded existing anesthesia contracts in 2019.
Minneapolis-based Abbott Northwestern Hospital plans to replace its anesthesia provider next year, according to the Star Tribune.
The American Pain Society filed for bankruptcy by the vote of its membership, which faced an array of costly legal battles.