Anesthesia

From provider shortages to declining reimbursements, two anesthesiologists joined Becker's to discuss the threats facing anesthesiologists currently. 

The anesthesia industry is facing a mounting provider shortage, with demand for anesthesiologists far outstripping supply. 

Securing anesthesia providers is becoming increasingly difficult for ASCs and hospitals across the country amid increasing shortages and plummeting reimbursements. 

Anesthesiologist reimbursements are sinking as a provider shortage plagues ASCs and hospitals nationwide. 

Here is what to know about five of the largest anesthesiology groups in the U.S.:

A second California hospital is in the spotlight for issues related to certified registered nurse anesthetists care provision, The Modesto Bee reported June 24.

Anesthesiologist staffing provider United Anesthesia has been acquired by workforce solutions provider GHR Healthcare. 

NorthStar Anesthesia has expanded its partnership with EyeSouth Partners to add anesthesia services at five additional ASCs across the U.S. 

Anesthesiologists earned a mean annual wage of $339,470 in 2023, an increase of more than $35,000 from the average annual wage the profession earned in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Virtual reality may be just as effective as traditional one-on-one guidance for teaching ultrasound-guided needling skills in regional anesthesia, according to a June study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia.