Here are seven statistics on anesthesiologist compensation from May 2009 figures, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook: 2010-2011 Edition.
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A new study, published in the journal Gastroenterology, shows the hepatitis B and C virus can be transmitted during improper intravenous administration of anesthesia, according to a news release from the American Gastroenterological Association.
South Nassau Communities Hospital in Oceanside, N.Y., has announced Jonathan Singer, MD, as its new chair of the department of anesthesiology.
Elizabeth Pahk Cressman, MD, PhD, a retired anesthesiologist, has donated $8 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation in Louisville, Ky., according to a news release from Norton Healthcare.
Anesthesiologist Stephen Hirshorn, MD, of University Community Hospital-Carrollwood in Tampa, Fla., has received the Friend of Nursing Award from the hospital, according to a report by Nurse.com.
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Susan Kizirian, chief operating officer for ASCOA, describes three steps ASCs can take to involve their anesthesiologists in reducing costs.
A California physician discusses the impact of inhaled anesthesia on global warming in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, according to news release by the International Anesthesia Research Society.
Developing a manipulation under anesthesia program at your ASC may provide you with a new revenue source. MUA is a non-invasive pain management technique performed by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and medical doctors. The procedure involves stretching and deep massage of…
Anesthesiologist Adam Owen, MD, has joined Mercy Hospital in Roseburg, Ore., according to The Portland Press Herald, and Ben Swoboda, MD, has joined Capital Medical Anesthesia in Helena, Mont. according to the Independent Record.
Editor's note: This article by Tony Mira, president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, an anesthesia & pain management billing and practice management services company, originally appeared in Anesthesia Business Consultants eAlerts, a free electronic newsletter. Sign-up to receive this…