Anesthesia

Certified registered nurses anesthetists earn an average base salary of $211,000 in 2024, according to Medscape's 2024 "Ramping Up Take-Home Pay: Medscape APRN Compensation Report 2024," published Nov. 14. 

Here are six anesthesiologists who have made headlines in the last month:

Anesthesia providers have a significant impact on the patient experience, and their skills and business acumen must evolve to adapt to growing demand, new techniques and rising patient expectations.

CMS is making key changes to the Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (OPPS) that will affect everything from devices to diagnostic radiopharmaceutical cost and application.

CMS recently finalized a 2.83% physician pay cut in its 2025 Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical Center Payment System. 

ASCs have been under pressure as the anesthesia shortage persists and anesthesia providers become spread increasingly thin, sometimes resulting in tensions between providers and ASC leaders.

On Nov. 1, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans representing Connecticut, New York and Missouri announced changes to their evaluation process for claims for anesthesia services. 

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has provided new recommendations to eradicate harassment, incivility and disrespect toward healthcare professionals in the workplace. 

ASC and anesthesia leaders are turning to creative solutions amid the growing anesthesia provider shortage. 

Here are 9 updates and moves on anesthesia groups, policies and providers since Oct. 10, as reported by Becker's: