Anesthesia

Anesthesiologists are in a position to help reduce high complication, readmission and emergency department visit rates among patients experiencing homelessness, according to an Aug. 11 review published in Cureus.  The study analyzed 22 peer-reviewed papers published between 2010 and April…

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has named Stuart Bertsch, MD, as chair of the department of anesthesiology.  Dr. Bertsch joined the department of anesthesiology in 2013. He also serves as a staff anesthesiologist at UC Medical Center, according…

Here are three anesthesiologists Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 1. Trinity Health Michigan has appointed anesthesiologist Caesar Gonzales II, MD, to serve as its next chief clinical officer. Dr. Gonzales is a practicing anesthesiologist and he previously…

Here are four approvals, changes and recalls made by the FDA that are connected to the anesthesia space, as reported by Becker’s so far in 2025.

AI is reshaping anesthesia care — by enabling earlier risk detection, tailored drug dosing and faster, safer recovery, thanks to its ability to analyze individual risk factors, real-time physiology and historical clinical data.  A recent analysis in Anesthesiology and Perioperative…

Trinity Health Michigan has appointed Caesar Gonzales II, MD, to serve as its next chief clinical officer, according to an Aug. 6 report from WHMI.  Dr. Gonzales is a practicing anesthesiologist and he previously served as chief medical officer and…

From reimbursement reforms to the No Surprises Act, a wave of new policies is shaping the future of anesthesia care in the U.S.  While some legislative efforts aim to protect anesthesia services and support equitable reimbursement, others have triggered backlash…

The highest-paid anesthesiologist in New York City, the most populated U.S. city, earns $708,000 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. The average annual wage for anesthesiologists is $336,640, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. According to World…

Anesthesia access across the rural U.S. is declining, risking delayed care, canceled procedures and widening health disparities. This disparity in care persists across staffing models and practice settings, fueled by a wave of anesthesia providers exiting the industry as well…

Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill into law that requires insurance companies to cover the cost of anesthesia for the entirety of a procedure, effectively banning time limits for anesthesia reimbursements. According to an Aug. 5 news release…