Average annual wages for anesthesiologists vary across states, with the national mean estimated at $302,970, according to the most recently available data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, released April 25.
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California lab owner gets prison for $234M fraud scheme
A California man convicted multiple times for healthcare fraud was sentenced to 10 years in prison for his latest scheme.
US bulks up access to sickle cell treatments
As part of its new cell and gene therapy access tool, HHS’ first focus is improving access to sickle cell disease therapies, which can cost millions of dollars for a one-time dose.
Ohio health system accused of web-tracking violations
Chillicothe, Ohio-based Adena Health System is facing a lawsuit that accuses it of sharing patient information with third parties, ClassAction.org reported Jan. 30.
Top health tech hazards of 2024
The biggest safety concern in health technology for 2024 is the difficulties faced by patients and caregivers when using medical devices at home, a new report from nonprofit patient safety organization ECRI found.
UCSF Health Benioff Children's Hospitals names president
UCSF Health Benioff Children’s Hospitals has named Nicholas Holmes, MD, to serve as president and senior vice president of UCSF Health Children’s Services.
An 'unusual wrinkle' in hospitals' make-or-break year: Fitch
Venture capital firm General Catalyst’s pending acquisition of Akron, Ohio-based Summa Health adds an “unusual wrinkle” to what Fitch Ratings has called a “make-or-break” year for nonprofit hospitals, the ratings agency said in a Jan. 31 report shared …
Florida system gets $2M to build cardiac OR
St. Petersburg, Fla.-based Bayfront Health received a $2 million donation to help build a cardiac hybrid operating room, Catalyst reported Jan. 30.
5 recent HCA executive changes
Chessie Mooney was selected as vice president of business development for Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Parkridge Health System, part of HCA Healthcare.
HCA earnings boost hospital stocks
Hospital stocks are up after Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare posted a $5.2 billion profit Jan. 30, The Wall Street Journal reported.
