Anesthesia

Here are three anesthesiologist or anesthesia-related stories Becker's has covered in the last week:

Former Victorville, Calif.-based anesthesiologist Wendell Mark Street, MD, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegally prescribing and distributing oxycodone to buyers. 

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Miami earns $606,000 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.

Here are three major anesthesia groups to know:

Before investing in a presurgical clinic, it is essential for anesthesiologists to weigh the pros and cons of the venture, according to a Sept. 5 post by Anesthesia Business Consultants on its website.

As anesthesia practices have evolved over the years, it has become increasingly more important to maintain a high level of customer service to maintain relationships with both the patient and administration, according to a Sept. 11 blog post from Rita…

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Dallas earns $523,800 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.

The highest paid anesthesiologist in New York City earns $550,000 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.

Physician shortages are prevalent in every healthcare specialty, causing worry for patients and executives alike. One major concern for practices is a decline in available anesthesia providers. 

Here are three anesthesiologist or anesthesia-related stories to know since Aug. 17: