Category: Becker’s ASC Review

ASA ‘strongly opposes’ legislation allowing CRNAs to practice independently at VA

Two U.S. representatives recently introduced legislation that would allow certified registered nurse anesthetists and physician anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia autonomously at the Veterans Health Administration. While the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology has expressed its support for the legislation, the American Society of Anesthesiologists issued a statement “strongly opposing” the legislation in a March 24 […]

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Illinois clinic lays off 70

Springfield (Ill.) Clinic plans to lay off nearly 70 employees, according to a March 21 report from The State Journal-Register citing an internal document obtained by the outlet. Springfield Clinic cited “a number of market forces” leading to the closure.  “These decisions were made with great diligence and only after exhausting every other option. I […]

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Iowa ASC earns accreditation, OK to welcome patients

A new surgery center in Ames, Iowa, has earned a three-year accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, allowing the facility to begin scheduling patients.  The surgery center, which is a partnership between Mary Greeley Medical Center and McFarland Clinic, both based in Ames, will welcome patients in March, according to a news […]

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What is, isn’t working in anesthesia 

Five leaders in anesthesia recently joined Becker’s to discuss things that are and are not working in the world of anesthesia. Editor’s note: Responses have been lightly edited for clarity and length. What is working: Steve Wilstead, CRNA. University Medical Center Southern Nevada (Las Vegas): Allowing independence from anesthesiologist supervision for CRNAs. We are trained […]

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2 California physicians agree to pay $375K to settle fraud claims

Two physicians in California agreed to settlements to resolve allegations relating to a fraud scheme that caused the false claims to Medicare.  Zachary Lipman, MD, of Chico, Calif., paid $290,000 and Michael Woo-Ming, MD, of Murrieta, Calif., agreed to pay $85,000, according to a March 20 news release from the Justice Department.  Both settlements are […]

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6 states face unfilled anesthesiology residency positions

On March 21, the National Resident Matching Program released statistics for the 2025 match cycle, which began March 17.  Of 43,237 total open positions, 94.1% have been filled in 2025. In addition, a majority of anesthesiology residency positions have also been filled.  Here are the number of filled anesthesiology residency positions by state in 2025: […]

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5 highest-paid cardiologists in Columbus

The highest-paid cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio, earns $925,000, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool, which is much higher than the mean annual wage of $423,250 cardiologists make according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Here are the salaries the five highest-paid cardiologists in Columbus, Ohio, earn each year, their amount of experience and their practice […]

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Where physicians pay the most for malpractice 

A new study has found that physicians in Illinois have the highest malpractice payments in the country, The Center Square reported March 21.  Using data from the National Practitioner Data Bank, researchers from Noll-Law.com found that the average payment in Illinois is $746,186. Massachusetts was second at $690,405.  Minnesota was the only other Midwestern state […]

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3 physicians facing lawsuits in 1 week

Here are three updates on physicians facing in lawsuits since March 13, as reported by Becker’s: 1. An Iowa appeals court has sided with Matthew Kettman, MD, after he was sued for defamation by a former Cedar Falls police officer who resigned amid a prescription painkiller investigation.  2. Tonya Becker, RN, a former employee of […]

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The technologies, developments, deals shaping anesthesia

Here are nine recent updates in the technological, clinical, legal and business aspects of the anesthesia industry: Technology and clinical care  1. As the demand for outpatient procedures increases and anesthesia care expands beyond the traditional operating room setting, anesthesia leaders are exploring new technologies to support more comprehensive pain management.  Vijay Sudheendra, MD, president […]

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