Anesthesia

Here are four anesthesiologists who have made headlines since Jan. 8:

Here are five numbers that provide insight into anesthesiologist compensation:

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Baltimore earns $633,800 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.

Anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist careers have been named among the top paying jobs in healthcare for 2024 by U.S. News and World Report. 

Anesthesiologist was named the highest-paying job in healthcare for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report released Jan. 9. 

Regulations surrounding how certified registered nurse anesthetists can practice have been a hot-button issue in healthcare for years — and continues to be a contested one in 2024.

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Cincinnati earns $621,300 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.

Here are seven comparisons providing insight on compensation differences between certified registered nurse anesthetists and anesthesiologists, using data from the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment survey.

The anesthesia shortage remains one of the biggest challenges ASCs face today.

Alaska is the most expensive state to visit an anesthesiologist, according to Sidecar Health's care calculator.