Anesthesiologists have an average annual salary of $386,180 in Montana, the best-ranked state for physicians in 2025. Personal finance site WalletHub ranked all 50 states and Washington, D.C., comparing 19 key metrics, including compensation, burnout, malpractice rates and more. Compensation…
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Two U.S. representatives recently introduced legislation that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia autonomously at the Veterans Health Administration. While the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has expressed its support for the legislation, the…
Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. What is working: Steve Wilstead, CRNA. University Medical…
On March 21, the National Resident Matching Program released statistics for the 2025 match cycle, which began March 17. Of 43,237 total open positions, 94.1% have been filled in 2025. In addition, a majority of anesthesiology residency positions have also…
Here are nine recent updates in the technological, clinical, legal and business aspects of the anesthesia industry: Technology and clinical care 1. As the demand for outpatient procedures increases and anesthesia care expands beyond the traditional operating room setting, anesthesia…
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Here are 10 numbers shaping the anesthesia workforce: $218,000: The total revenue potential for an anesthesia provider generating 10,000 billable units from Mediciare, assuming full collection, according to a blog post from Coronis Health. 6,300: The projected shortage of anesthesiologists…
A North Carolina nurse anesthetist has been accused of assaulting at least one patient during surgical procedures, according to a March 19 report from local news outlet WAVY. A lawsuit is in the works against the nurse anesthetist, Paul Pellini,…
Two U.S. Representatives, Lauren Underwood, D-Ill., and Jen Kiggans, R-Va., have introduced legislation that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia autonomously at the Veterans Health Administration. Currently, Defense Health Agency policy allows CRNAs to…
An increased demand for outpatient procedures and developments in pain management have expanded the scope of anesthesia professionals beyond the traditional operating room setting. Here are three notes on anesthesia’s reach beyond the OR: 1. Shifts from full-time to contracted…
Greenville, S.C.-based Bon Secours has expanded its ongoing relationship with North American Partners in Anesthesia through a partnership with Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center in Suffolk, Va. Beginning in the spring, NAPA will become the exclusive anesthesia provider for…