Anesthesia

Massachusetts has opted out of federal regulations that require physician supervision of certified registered nurse anesthetists. 

A woman has filed a lawsuit against Cleveland Clinic's Medina (Ohio) Hospital, a lead anesthesiologist, and a registered nurse after allegedly waking up during surgery, according to a June 3 report from the Plain Dealer Cleveland.

Washington, D.C., mayor Muriel Bowser has signed the Health Occupations Revision General Amendment Act of 2024, removing collaboration requirements for all advanced practice registered nurses, including certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Forty-eight percent of anesthesiologists are taking on extra work to boost their pay, according to Medscape's 2024 "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report," published May 24. 

A minority of anesthesiologists say their income is either somewhat or considerably affected by competing physician practices, according to Medscape's 2024 "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report," published May 24. 

Being an anesthesiologist comes with many challenges.

Anesthesiologists in the U.S. earn an average of $472,000 annually, according to Medscape's 2024 "Anesthesiologist Compensation Report," published May 24. 

Leadership choices can make the difference between success and failure at anesthesia practices, and it is important to have a succession plan in place.

The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Oklahoma City earns $669,000 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Anesthesia management organization Premier Anesthesia has affiliated with the Ohio Hospital Association's corporate partner program.