On July 15, CMS issued its proposed rule for its 2026 physician fee schedule, that included a 3.6% bump to physician payments. The policy proposal includes several updates to programs and reimbursement rates specific to anesthesia and chronic pain treatment,…
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Here are three anesthesia partnerships Becker’s has reported on since July 1: 1. Alpharetta, Ga.-based Premier Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with Salina (Kan.) Regional Health Center. The new partnership will support SRHC’s transition to a hospital-employed anesthesia model.…
Male anesthesiologists in the early stages of their careers earn significantly more than their female peers, whether employed or independent, according to Medscape’s online salary tool. Among independent anesthesiologists, men earn an average of $366,461 annually, while women earn $314,844…
Salt Lake City is the city where anesthesiologists with 15 to 21 years of experience are paid the most on average, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for mid- to late-career anesthesiologists, along with the…
Robert Fragen, MD, an anesthesiologist and professor at Northwestern University in Chicago, has died at age 90, according to a July 29 obituary published by the Chicago Sun-Times. Dr. Fragen received his undergraduate, medical school and residency training at Indiana…
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Independent anesthesiologists tend to earn their peak average income at between 15 and 21 years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Average annual compensation, by years in practice, is: Earnings increase by about 43% from early to peak career,…
As ASCs expand and evolve, anesthesiologists are reexamining their role in driving efficiency, ensuring patient safety, and navigating economic headwinds. Here’s what five anesthesiologists across the country are saying about the shifting landscape of anesthesia care: Yusuf Ahmad, MD. Anesthesiologist…
Many CRNAs support updating discharge policies to allow patients post-anesthesia to leave with rideshare services if accompanied by an adult, according to a July 29 report from Georgia Public Broadcasting. A survey cited in the Journal of PeriAnesthesia Nursing found…
Traverse City, Mich.-based Munson Medical Center has completed its first lung cancer procedure performed entirely under a single anesthetic event, according to a July 29 report from The Traverse Ticker. The procedure, which took place July 10, involved both a…
Indianapolis is the best-paying city for anesthesiologists with one to seven years of experience, according to Medscape’s salary explorer. Here are the 10 best-paying cities for early-career anesthesiologists, along with the average annual salaries: Indianapolis: $347,440 Chicago: $325,234 Houston: $322,894…