Anesthesia

Here are five certified registered nurse anesthetists updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 28: 

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Phoenix earns $623,500 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Andy Harris, MD, is the only anesthesiologist serving among the 19 physicians in the 118th Congress. Dr. Harris is a Republican representative from Maryland who has held his seat since 2011. 

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has sent a letter to CMS requesting the removal of supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists in the state. 

The Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of anesthesiologist Michael Gallagher, MD, after a patient died July 10 at the Wortham, Texas-based med spa where he was the medical director, D Magazine reported Oct. 18. 

Here are four statistics on the anesthesiologist shortage that leaders should know:

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Philadelphia earns $631,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

From surgery cancellations to understaffing, outside factors can cause delays to happen with medical procedures. But what happens when a delay in anesthesia services affects billing?

Managing an anesthesia practice in the current healthcare landscape is an ever-changing challenge, according to an Oct. 11 blog post from Rita Astani, president of anesthesia for Coronis Health.

Medicare reimbursements for anesthesia are declining, and with a rising provider shortage and increasing demand, many leaders are concerned about how these factors will affect patient care.