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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

A physician in Clovis, Calif., has been given a three-year suspension from practicing medicine over negligence in a case that ended in a patient’s death, The Fresno Bee reported July 30. Records from ...

Here are three anesthesia partnerships Becker’s has reported on since July 1: 1. Alpharetta, Ga.-based Premier Anesthesia has forged a new partnership with Salina (Kan.) Regional Health Center. The ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 wher ...

Two men surrendered to the FBI in El Paso, Texas, after being indicted for allegedly orchestrating a healthcare billing fraud scheme involving urine drug tests, the Justice Department said in a July ...

Male anesthesiologists in the early stages of their careers earn significantly more than their female peers, whether employed or independent, according to Medscape’s online salary tool. Among ...

Pigeon, Mich.-based Scheurer Health has relocated and expanded its urgent care services to a new 5,000-square-foot facility in Bad Axe, Mich., citing increased patient demand and limited space at its ...