The highest paid anesthesiologist in Philadelphia earns $631,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

From surgery cancellations to understaffing, outside factors can cause delays to happen with medical procedures. But what happens when a delay in anesthesia services affects billing?

Managing an anesthesia practice in the current healthcare landscape is an ever-changing challenge, according to an Oct. 11 blog post from Rita Astani, president of anesthesia for Coronis Health.

Medicare reimbursements for anesthesia are declining, and with a rising provider shortage and increasing demand, many leaders are concerned about how these factors will affect patient care. 

Here are three lawsuits filed or resolved in the last month involving anesthesiologists or anesthesia groups:

Here are seven anesthesia updates Becker's has reported on since Sept. 19:

Kellie Deeter, a certified registered nurse anesthetist and nurse practitioner, has announced her campaign for Ohio's 54th House District, according to an Oct. 6 report from The Chronicle.

The median pay for anesthesiology physicians rose 10 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to Sullivan Cotter's 2022-23 "Physician Compensation and Productivity Report." 

Medical billing company Arietis Health filed a data breach notice Oct. 2 with the Texas attorney general after discovering a hacking incident, law firm Console and Associates wrote on JDSupra on Oct. 3.

Here are two anesthesia legal battles Becker's has reported on since Sept. 22:

The highest paid anesthesiologist in San Francisco earns $843,300 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Hydrocodone-acetaminophen was the most commonly prescribed pain medication in 2022, according to a recent report from Definitive Healthcare. 

Here are three major updates pertaining to certified registered nurse anesthetists that Becker's has reported on since Feb. 23: 

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Houston earns $713,900 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Anesthesiologists play a major role within ASCs, and as the industry continues to adapt, they need to as well.

The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology urged the Veterans Health Administration to create national practice standards for nurse anesthesiologists that prioritize evidence-based education and training standards.  

Pittsburgh-based UPMC plans to phase out the use of the anesthetic desflurane over the next several months, eliminating it systemwide by the end of 2023.

The highest paid anesthesiologist in Chicago earns $730,000 per year, according to Medscape's salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $302,970 anesthesiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The Federal Trade Commission has sued U.S. Anesthesia Partners and its creator, private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe.

Here are three anesthesiologist or anesthesia-related stories Becker's has covered in the last week: