Author: Patsy Newitt

Anesthesiology is the thirteenth wealthiest speciality, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2023."

Five physicians joined Becker's to discuss their side gigs, or lack thereof. 

Here are five numbers to know about trends regarding private practice: 

Anesthesiologist Roland Pinkney, MD, was cleared in a malpractice trial where he "danced, gestured and appeared to sing along to music" in a video filmed during a 2017 surgery, according to a July 31 report from Courtroom View Network.

Many leaders worry that attracting competent physicians will become more difficult as pay continues to decline. 

St. Louis-based physician Sonny Saggar, MD, was arrested on an indictment accusing him of healthcare fraud, the U.S. Justice Department said July 27. 

Outpatient case management is the happiest job for nurses while school nurse is the unhappiest job for nurses, according to 2023 rankings by Nursing Process.

Between inflation, reimbursement declines and Medicare pay cuts, physician pay is struggling to keep up. 

Anesthesia costs are skyrocketing, and some ASCs are worried about sustainability of these issues if payer reimbursements do not adjust. 

A New Jersey woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as a physician, treating patients and prescribing medications.