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SGMC Health of Valdosta, Ga., added cardiologist Arleen Ramirez, MD, according to a July 30 news release. Dr. Ramirez is board-certified in internal medicine and nuclear medicine, with subspecialty training in cardiovascular imaging. She treats a range of heart conditions,…

By 2036, the U.S. is expected to face a shortage of 6,300 anesthesiologists, a crisis poised to reshape procedural care delivery. Gavin Baker, CRNA, CEO of New Orleans-based Krewe Anesthesia, said that scheduling is one driver of the shortage that…

As the migration of outpatient surgeries accelerates, some hospitals are showing resistance, particularly as higher-acuity procedures begin to shift to the ASC setting.  While this is not a universal stance across all health systems, some leaders believe the reluctance from…

Anesthesiologist pay varies by specialty, with cardiac anesthesiologists earning the highest average, according to survey data from Marit Health, a salary transparency platform for physicians and advanced practice providers. Here’s the average total compensation of anesthesiologist pay by specialty:

Hospital Sisters Health System St. Elizabeth’s Hospital broke ground on a new outpatient surgery center and medical office building in O’Fallon, Ill. The $50 million facility will include four operating suites, two additional procedure rooms, six post-anesthesia care rooms, 16…

While physicians are increasingly shifting towards hospital, health system or private equity-owned practices, the state of independent practice looks different from specialty to specialty. Here’s where independent practice stands across five physician specialties:  Anesthesiology Cardiology Gastroenterology  Ophthalmology Orthopedics 

As anesthesia reimbursement rates decline and workforce shortages mount, ASCs are exploring alternative anesthesia delivery models to ensure cost efficiency and consistent coverage.  From CRNA-only care to insourcing and surgeon fees, here are three new structures ASCs are using: CRNA-only…

On July 15, CMS issued its proposed rule for its 2026 physician fee schedule, that included a 3.6% bump to physician payments. The policy proposal includes several updates to programs and reimbursement rates specific to anesthesia and chronic pain treatment,…