A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia found that opioid-free anesthesia is “non-inferior” to opioid-based anesthesia when it comes to acute postoperative pain for low-risk adult patients. The single-center study evaluated 154 adults in categories I and…
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As of April 6, 2026, anesthesiologist assistants’ average annual salary is $247,000, according to salary transparency platform Marit Health’s compilation of 170 salaries. Here are 10 more stats to know: 1. Most anesthesiologist assistants earn between $220,000 (25th percentile) and…
Across the country, states are rewriting the rules for certified registered nurse anesthetists, shifting away from physician supervision requirements and toward greater CRNA autonomy. Here are the five most recent states to update their laws. Ohio In March, Ohio became…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has renewed Chicago-based GE HealthCare’s status as a corporate supporter for the fourth consecutive year. The Corporate Supporter Program supports the society’s 60,000 members and fosters collaboration between anesthesiologists and industry to advance perioperative care…
Ohio has become the 45th state to update its laws governing the relationship between CRNAs and physicians, replacing a physician supervision requirement with a collaborative framework, according to a March news release from the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology. Gov.…
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An upcoming change to federal policy surrounding student loan limits for various degree programs may threaten existed nursing shortages in Texas, Houston Public Media reported April 6. The U.S. Department of Education’s proposed rule going into effect in July would…
Anthem will no longer reimburse facilities separately for moderate sedation services beginning July 1, instead bundling reimbursement into the overall procedure or facility fee, according to an April 1 policy update. The insurer said the change is consistent with CMS…
Anesthesia staffing shortages show no sign of easing, and health systems are aware that no single fix exists. Industry leaders told Becker’s that, instead, they are rethinking everything from scheduling and compensation to culture and workforce pipelines to stabilize coverage. …
The Association of University Anesthesiologists selected Harriet Hopf, MD, as the 2026 recipient of its Leadership Advisory Board Mentoring Award. The award honors “sustained dedication to mentoring and sponsoring faculty in anesthesiology.” Recipients are chosen following a review of detailed…
Physicians are pushing back against a proposed Medicare policy that would deny coverage for peripheral nerve blocks, warning that the move could harm patients, drive up costs and accelerate the erosion of independent practice. The procedures — minimally invasive, relatively…