Becker's Healthcare September 28, 2023
Anesthesiologists play a major role within ASCs, and as the industry continues to adapt, they need to as well.
Here are 10 things anesthesiologists — and ASCs — should know:
1. Intravenous hydromorphone was acknowledged by an analysis as an effective alternative for IV fentanyl in complex outpatient and ambulatory extended recovery cases.
2. The median annual income for anesthesiologists in 2023 is $472,727, a 10 percent increase compared to 2022.
3. Anesthesiologists are required to have approximately 12,000 to 16,000 total patient care hours before earning their degree, while certified registered nurse anesthesiologists are required to have 2,500.
4. Three states have updated their policies for certified registered nurse anesthetists in 2023:
- Oregon repealed “redundant provisions”...
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