Anesthesiology Compensation: A Deep Dive into Market Dynamics, Provider Complement, and Strategic Considerations

Anesthesiology compensation is at an inflection point — shaped by persistent provider shortages, accelerating private equity consolidation, and the growing complexity of care delivery models. In this white paper, Kelsi O’Brien, MHSA, and Nicole Shea, MHA of AMGA Consulting draw on proprietary AMGA National Compensation Survey data to offer a comprehensive framework for evaluating, designing, and adjusting anesthesiologist and CRNA compensation programs. The paper examines the three primary care delivery models in use today — medical direction, medical supervision, and CRNA-only — and explains how each affects productivity, billing, and compensation design. Organizations will also find data-informed guidance on call structure, work expectations, and the competitive implications of operating in a market increasingly shaped by private equity.