Anesthesia

The anesthesia workforce shortage is nothing new in healthcare — especially not for ASC leaders, who have cited the ongoing crisis as one of their top concerns in the year ahead. There are, however, new data, technology, clinical and policy…

The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Chicago, the most populated city in the Midwest, earns $896,900 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool.  Anesthesiologists earn an average of $432,490 annually across the country, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Here…

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is calling on Congress to hold health insurers accountable for policies that raise costs and limit access to surgical care, according to a statement submitted during two Jan. 22 hearings. The House Ways and Means…

U.S. Anesthesia Partners and GE HealthCare have teamed up to develop new digital anesthesia tools and technologies. The two organizations will collaborate to define, conceptualize and develop prototypes for technologies that aim to improve patient experiences and outcomes, while increasing…

Anesthesia and pain medicine have seen a number of advancements over the last several years, from advancements in cryoanalgesia to the widespread use of AI-assisted workflows and opioid-sparing techniques.  Mark Votjko, CRNA, with Delta Wave Anesthesia, recently joined Becker’s to…

When anesthesia leaders are left out of operational decisions, the consequences can ripple across scheduling, staffing and surgeon satisfaction, according to Megan Friedman, DO, chair and medical director at Los Angeles-based Pacific Coast Anesthesia Consultants. Editor’s note: This interview was…

As hospitals and ASCs grapple with persistent anesthesia workforce shortages, issues with “wasted coverage” are emerging alongside them, according to Megan Friedman, DO, chair and medical director at Los Angeles-based Pacific Coast Anesthesia Consultants. Dr. Friedman joined Becker’s to discuss…

Edina, Minn.-based Nura Pain Clinics has promoted Erin Bettendorf, MD, to medical director of the Nura Surgical Center.  Dr. Bettendorf is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine. She joined Nura Pain Clinics in 2022, according to a Jan. 21 news…

Anesthesia shortages are moving from an intermittent disruption to a defining scheduling constraint for operating rooms and ASCs. As drug supply gaps persist, staffing shortages deepen and costs rise, perioperative leaders are reworking anesthesia coverage, workflow and daily case planning…

The future of anesthesia care stands at a critical crossroads. The Department of Education’s proposed federal student loan caps for graduate and professional programs – including those for aspiring Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) – will soon be open for…