Anesthesiology

Largest Anesthesiology Physician Group Practices

Definitive Healthcare’s database shows that there are 1,392 active anesthesiology physician group practices in the U.S. Northwell Health Physician Partners is the largest anesthesiology physician group in the country based on number of physicians, with 5,742 physicians. They are also one of the physician groups with the highest Medicare payments. US Anesthesia Partners is the second-largest anesthesiology […]

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National Anesthesiologist Shortage: Causes, Solutions and Strategies for ASC Operators

The United States is currently experiencing a significant shortage of anesthesiologists, due to an aging workforce, increased demand for surgical procedures and burnout among existing practitioners. The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has reported that the percentage of facilities with anesthesia staffing shortages has increased dramatically, from 35% in early 2020 to 78% in late

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FTC Doubles Down in Welsh Carson Anesthesia Case to Limit Private Equity’s Physician Buyouts

Lina Khan’s Federal Trade Commission is eager to make Big Physician a lot smaller. Last September, the FTC sued private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and U.S. Anesthesia Partners, alleging the two parties conspired to create monopolies for anesthesia services. Both Welsh Carson and USAP have tried to get the case thrown out,

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Democrat Senators Accuse PE-Backed US Anesthesia Partners of Anticompetitive Business Practices

Two powerful Democrat senators are accusing U.S. Anesthesiology Partners — one of the largest anesthesiology practices in the country — of unfair business practices, and demanding information about its acquisitions and pricing. In a letter sent Sunday to USAP’s chief executive, Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., allege that the company leveraged its

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U.S. Anesthesia Partners, Welsh Carson Face Class Action over Monopoly Allegations

Union health plans that represent electricians and plumbers in Texas have filed a class-action lawsuit against physician group U.S. Anesthesia Partners and private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. The lawsuit builds on the Federal Trade Commission’s complaint filed in September, which argued USAP and Welsh Carson illegally bought up anesthesia practices across Texas

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