Anesthesia

Here are two anesthesia legal battles Becker's has reported on since Sept. 22:

The highest paid anesthesiologist in San Francisco earns $843,300 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.

Hydrocodone-acetaminophen was the most commonly prescribed pain medication in 2022, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare. 

Here are three major updates pertaining to certified registered nurse anesthetists that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 23: 

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Houston earns $713,900 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.

Anesthesiologists play a major role within ASCs, and as the industry continues to adapt, they need to as well.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Veterans Health Administration to create national practice standards for nurse anesthesiologists that prioritize evidence-based education and training standards.  

Pittsburgh-based UPMC plans to phase out the use of the anesthetic desflurane over the next several months, eliminating it systemwide by the end of 2023.

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Chicago earns $730,000 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.

The Federal Trade Commission has sued U.S. Anesthesia Partners and its creator, private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.