Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has appointed Padma Gulur, MD, as head of the department of anesthesiology and the inaugural Alex S. Evers MD Distinguished Professor in Anesthesiology, effective Aug. 1. Dr. Gulur currently serves as interim…
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There are 1,3000 active anesthesiology physician group practices in the U.S., according to December 2025 data from Definitive Healthcare. Here is a look inside the five largest physician group practices by number of anesthesiologists: 1. Northwell Health Physician Partners: 2.…
West Islip, N.Y.-based Long Island Anesthesiologists has lost its antitrust lawsuit against UnitedHealthcare and MultiPlan after a federal appeals court ruled that steep cuts to out-of-network reimbursement rates do not constitute an antitrust injury, according to court documents reviewed by…
The Association of University Anesthesiologists selected Harriet Hopf, MD, as the 2026 recipient of its Leadership Advisory Board Mentoring Award. The award honors “sustained dedication to mentoring and sponsoring faculty in anesthesiology.” Dr. Hopf was selected based on detailed nominations,…
Anesthesiologists’ constant presence across the perioperative continuum gives them a uniquely comprehensive view of how operating rooms function. Here are seven anesthesia physicians stepping into executive and clinical leadership positions across health systems and ASCs, as reported by Becker’s in…
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Kansas City University has welcomed its first class of students to its Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program at its Joplin, Mo., campus. According to a Feb. 5 news release, the program’s inaugural class includes 24 students. The…
Here are five major changes affecting certified registered nurse anesthetists’ education, practice authority, reimbursement and workforce trends that Becker’s reported in 2025. 1. Doctoral entry requirements take effect: As of the end of 2025, all newly graduating certified registered nurse…
Shortages of anesthesiologists, certified-registered nurse anesthetists and other anesthesia providers have complicated surgical access over the last decade. The shortage is generally understood to be a supply-and-demand issue, with surgical demand across the U.S. rising faster than the number of…
Payers’ implementation of time limits on anesthesia reimbursement has sparked controversy over the last several years, beginning in late 2024 when Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield proposed a policy that would impose time limits on anesthesia reimbursement in Missouri, New…
The anesthesia workforce shortage has become a fixture in healthcare at large as hospitals, health systems and ASCs figure out how to balance high surgical demand with a lack of providers. Three leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to share…