How many anesthesiologists would take a pay cut for a work-life balance?
While anesthesia reimbursements continue to plummet, most anesthesiologists would still take less pay for a better work-life balance, according to Medscape's "Anesthesiologist Lifestyle & Happiness...
View ArticleWashington bill authorizes certified anesthesiologist assistants
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee signed Senate Bill 5184, introducing certified anesthesiologist assistant licensure, according to an April 1 report by The Ritz Herald.
View ArticleColorado anesthesiologist arrested for alleged patient abuse
A Colorado anesthesiologist was arrested for alleged unlawful sexual contact, local NBC affiliate 9News reported April 1.
View ArticleTrial underway for anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags at ASC
The trial for Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist who allegedly injected heart-stopping drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, began April 1, local Fox affiliate...
View ArticleAnesthesia reimbursements keep plummeting
ASCs are facing major obstacles to securing anesthesia coverage, and the decline in reimbursements is exacerbating the issue.
View ArticleCRNA pay by state
The average annual wage for a nurse anesthetist in the U.S. is $214,200.
View Article35 Chicago anesthesiologists form independent group
More than 35 independent anesthesiologists have banded together to form Chicago Anesthesia Locums, a subgroup of Midwest Anesthesia Partners.
View ArticleTop-paying states for CRNAs
The average annual wage for a nurse anesthetist in the U.S. is $214,200.
View Article5 updates on the trial of anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags at ASC
The trial for Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, an anesthesiologist accused of injecting drugs into IV bags at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas leading to 11 patients' cardiac arrest, began April...
View ArticleStates ranked by number of practicing anesthesiologists
California has 5,380 anesthesiologists, the most of any state, according to May 2023 data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
View Article5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in New Orleans
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in New Orleans earns $781,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists make...
View ArticleAnesthesiologist found guilty of poisoning IV bags at ASC
Raynaldo Ortiz Jr., MD, a former anesthesiologist at Baylor Scott & White Surgicare North Dallas, has been found guilty on 10 counts of tampering with IV bags and the adulteration of drugs, NBC...
View ArticlePrivate equity's grip on anesthesiology in 5 stats
Here are five statistics highlighting private equity's influence in anesthesia:
View ArticleHighest-paying settings for anesthesiologists
Anesthesiologists have the highest annual mean wage in offices of physicians, according to updated data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
View ArticleHow anesthesiologist wages have changed since 2019
The average annual salary for anesthesiologists has increased from $261,730 in 2019 to $339,470 in 2023, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
View ArticleBad news for anesthesia
Here are three major concerns plaguing the anesthesia industry.
View ArticleAetna cuts some physical status modifiers on anesthesia claims
Aetna will no longer provide additional payment for physical status modifier 3-5 on anesthesia claims, according to an April 19 post by medical revenue cycle management group Coronis Health.
View ArticleAnesthesiologist sues Optum-affiliated Oregon ASC for alleged retaliation firing
Anesthesiologist Ellis Richard Clark, MD, has filed a lawsuit against Optum-affiliated Salem (Ore.) Surgery Center, which operates under the name Northbank Surgical Center, for allegedly firing him in...
View Article8 metro areas paying anesthesiologists more than $350K
In the San Diego-Carlsbad, Calif., area, anesthesiologists earn an average of $481,420 each year, making it the highest-paying metropolitan area for the profession in the U.S.
View Article5 highest-paid anesthesiologists in Indianapolis
The highest-paid anesthesiologist in Indianapolis earns $749,600 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $339,470 anesthesiologists...
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