Anesthesia

The corporatization of anesthesiology — driven by private equity activity, hospital acquisitions and national practice roll-ups — is transforming how care is delivered, raising concerns about costs, access and physician autonomy. Here are five key dynamics shaping the trend: 1.…

Lakeland, Fla.-based Watson Clinic has added Austin Bowyer, MD, to its medical staff.  Dr. Bowyer is an anesthesiologist and will provide care to patients at Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health and the Watson Clinic Surgery Center in Lakeland, Fla., according to…

John Zerwas, MD, an anesthesiologist and seven-term state representative, is set to be the next chancellor of the University of Texas in Austin, the Austin American-Stateman reported Aug. 19.  Dr. Zerwas also currently serves as the executive vice chancellor for…

A recent outbreak of fungal meningitis cases in the U.S. has been tied to a single center in Matamoros, Mexico, where affected individuals received epidural anesthesia, according to a July report published by the CDC. Here are 10 things to…

Burnout, pay cuts and workforce shortages are driving anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists out of the field, worsening staffing shortages and straining surgery access nationwide. More than 40% of anesthesia professionals are considering leaving their current roles within two…

Here are 10 anesthesiologist lawsuits Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 1: 1. Ajay Aggarwal, MD, an anesthesiologist and pain medicine physician, agreed to pay $2 million to resolve allegations that he submitted false claims to government healthcare programs for…

Anesthesiologists working in academic settings earn a median total compensation of $450,000, compared to $500,000 in nonacademic roles, according to Marit Health data. Three key takeaways: 1. The 10% difference between academic and nonacademic anesthesiologist pay is relatively modest compared…

Here are three recent updates to certified registered nurse anesthetist programs and leadership announcements, as reported by Becker’s: 1. The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Northwest Regional Campus in Fayetteville received $3 million to expand its CRNA program.  2.…

CMS’s 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule outlines notable changes to outpatient quality programs. These updates affect reporting requirements, hospital star ratings, and methodologies that influence payment and public transparency. An August 7 blog post by Coronis…

The 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) proposed rule from CMS outlines new directions for outpatient hospital care. One of the more significant shifts centers on the evolution of perioperative care models, particularly in anesthesia services and surgical optimization.…