Middle East - Children's Encyclopedia (Ages 8-11) The Middle East is the region around the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea. It includes the countries that are located where the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa meet. Geographers and historians do not always agree on which countries should be included in the Middle East.
How to Benchmark: Once you have calculated your overhead rate, compare it with the median levels reported by peer practices in your specialty. For example, the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA) Cost Surveys report the specialty-specific overhead rates that can be used for benchmark comparison. For pediatric practices, the typical overhead rate approximates 60%; for orthopedic surgery practices, the overhead rate is lower, at 45%.
The average cost of the seven private AA programs is $77,155. The one public AA programâs tuition and fees is $68,210. This leads to an average cost of $76,037 to educate an anesthesiologist assistant. The average program length for AA education is 25.9 months. Data for AA programs are current as of October 2012. Average provider compensation for AAs in 2011, as reported by the MGMA Physician Compensation and Production Survey 8, was $123,328. Median compensation was $127,020.