Anesthesia

Here are five recent anesthesia studies Becker’s has reported on in the last 60 days: 1. Many CRNAs support updating discharge policies to allow patients post-anesthesia to leave with rideshare services if accompanied by an adult. A survey found that…

Here’s a breakdown of the five biggest anesthesia group practices by number of physicians and their recent activity, based on the most recently available information: 1. Northwell Health Physician Partners:  2. US Anesthesia Partners: 3. Holy Cross Health Physicians 4.…

The growing demand for surgical services and an ongoing shift of procedures from inpatient settings to ambulatory surgery centers is pushing anesthesia providers towards new forms of care delivery and innovation. Shifting care models Nationwide, ASCs are transitioning towards care…

Infants exposed to gamma-aminobutyric acid-based anesthetics, such as sevoflurane or propofol, before 2 months of age showed faster development of visual brain responses by 2 to 5 months, according to a July 28 study in the Proceedings of the National…

By 2036, the U.S. is expected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, a crisis poised to reshape procedural care delivery. Gavin Baker, CRNA, CEO of New Orleans-based Krewe Anesthesia, said that scheduling is one driver of the shortage that…

Anesthesiologist pay varies by specialty, with cardiac anesthesiologists earning the highest average, according to survey data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here’s the average total compensation of anesthesiologist pay by specialty:

As anesthesia reimbursement rates decline and workforce shortages mount, ASCs are exploring alternative anesthesia delivery models to ensure cost efficiency and consistent coverage.  From CRNA-only care to insourcing and surgeon fees, here are three new structures ASCs are using: CRNA-only…

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,…

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…