Anesthesia

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…

Here are 10 legal, clinical and policy-related controversies shaping anesthesia so far in 2025: 1. The No Surprises Act: There have been several updates and legal controversies related to the NSA in 2025.  2. UnitedHealthcare slashes reimbursements for certified-registered nurse…

The University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Anesthesiology has made three leadership transitions, according to a July 24 news release from UNMC.  Levi Zehr, MD, was appointed medical director of perioperative quality and process improvement. In the role, he…

The No Surprises Act aims to prevent surprise billing by implementing an independent dispute resolution process for payment disputes between payers and out-of-network providers. While providers win the majority of IDR resolutions, there have been several court rulings and new…

Here are six anesthesiologists Becker’s has reported on in the last month: 1. Gabor Racz, MD, a Hungarian-born anesthesiologist, died at 88 in Dallas on June 23. Dr. Racz fled his home country as a young medical student during the…

Anesthesia providers are grappling with a variety of legislative and policy-related issues that hold implications for patient access, provider compensation and practice staffing.  Here are four recent policy concerns at the center of conversations within the industry:  UnitedHealthcare’s recent policy…