Several trends in medical billing have emerged in the wake of the No Surprises Act, which was first implemented in 2022, a recently released report by HHS found. In its third report on analyzing the impact of the NSA, HHS…
Anesthesia
In the past month, three academic medical centers appointed anesthesiology leaders to executive roles. All three named new department chairs to guide their clinical, academic and research missions: 3. Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis appointed Padma Gulur,…
Albany (N.Y.) Medical Center has appointed Jaime Ortiz, MD, as chair of the department of anesthesiology. Dr. Ortiz specializes in ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks and has expertise in regional anesthesia, acute pain management and medical acupuncture, according to a Feb.…
Anesthesiologists earn an average base salary of $499,526, with 42% reporting bonuses averaging $24,976 and 29% reporting other income averaging $20,612, according to data from salary transparency website Marit Health. Compensation varies widely by practice setting and pay structure. Non-academic…
A student team at Carle Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana has developed an AI-powered app designed to help anesthesiologists manage surgical equipment in real time. The app, called Halo, uses natural language processing, image recognition and machine learning to…
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Milestone Scientific, a computerized drug delivery instruments developer, has started the CompuFlo Advisor program to support broader clinical adoption and Medicare reimbursement for its computerized epidural guidance system. The program, which began Feb. 1, targets high-volume anesthesia and interventional pain…
Anesthesia partnerships are accelerating as hospitals and ASCs look to stabilize coverage, expand surgical capacity and strengthen care team models amid ongoing workforce pressures. From major groups taking on new hospital contracts to investments in long-term clinician training pipelines, here…
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has added Wrenne Financial Planning to its Innovator Supporter Program. The program was launched in 2025 to foster collaboration with companies that support physician education, member resources and clinical innovation, according to a Feb. 18…
Symmetry Anesthesia, a Dallas-based, physician-led anesthesia services provider, named Aaron Stewart as CFO and Jennifer Grover as COO. Mr. Stewart brings more than 20 years of finance and accounting experience, including leadership roles at healthcare companies. At Symmetry, he will…
Anesthesia leaders say the specialty is facing a convergence of financial, workforce and operational pressures that threaten hospital stability nationwide. Stagnant Medicare rates, aggressive payer tactics and reimbursement cuts are colliding with workforce shortages, rising demand and growing reliance on…