The Eastern Ohio metropolitan area is the highest-paying region for nurse anesthetists to practice in, according to May 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. In addition, Montana is the highest-paid state for CRNAs. Here…
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The American Society of Anesthesiologists has released a safety alert highlighting “boom strikes,” head injuries caused by collisions with ceiling-mounted equipment, as a growing concern for both physician and patient safety in operating rooms, according to an April 21 news…
Lipscomb University in Nashville, Tenn., plans to launch the state’s first certified anesthesiologist assistant master’s program. According to an April 23 news release, students may complete their degree in 24 months. The program includes coursework in pharmacology, airway management, perioperative…
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Columbus, Ohio, earns $646,200 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $336,640 anesthesiologists make, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here is what the…
There are currently 50,350 certified registered nurse anesthetists employed in the U.S., according to May 2024 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. While Florida has the most employed CRNAs of any state, the Minneapolis area is…
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As ASCs confront an escalating shortage of anesthesia providers, many leaders and physicians are reevaluating the way they manage their anesthesia billing processes. Here are three things ASCs should consider when rethinking their anesthesia billing processes: 1. Strategically target Medicare…
Hospital administrators are reevaluating their anesthesia partnerships more frequently — and more critically — than ever before. At the center of these evaluations is the Request for Proposal, a formal process that, while often inconclusive, signals dissatisfaction and opens the…
As AI continues to gain traction in healthcare, industry leaders are increasingly recognizing its transformative potential. The American Hospital Association recently released a comprehensive guide — with case studies from Cleveland Clinic, Providence (Renton, Wash.), HCA Healthcare (Nashville, Tenn.) and…
Massachusetts is the highest-paying state for nurse anesthetists, according to 2024 data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, published April 2. In the majority of states, CRNAs earn over $200,000 on average. Here are the five top-paying states for…
As marijuana use becomes more commonplace, physicians are growing concerned about how it can lead to complications during surgery, WZZM 13 reported April 17. Here are five things to know from the report: 1. Because marijuana is metabolized by the…