Anesthesia

Anesthesiologists, emergency medicine and ophthalmology physicians face the highest risk of contracting COVID-19, suggests new data explained by Medscape.

Average annual compensation for anesthesiology specialists is $398,000, making them the ninth highest-paid specialty, according to Medscape's "Physician Compensation Report 2020."

Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia partnered with Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital to absorb the practice's anesthesiologists and certified registered nurse anesthetists.

Ruth Waterman, MD, was named chair of the anesthesia department at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Health, according to a May 7 announcement.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American College of Healthcare Executives are hosting a joint webinar May 7.

Healthcare groups can safely restart elective procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic by evaluating community preparedness and prioritizing certain cases, according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists.

Melville, N.Y.-based North American Partners in Anesthesia acquired American Anesthesiology May 6.

In early April, CMS temporarily waived physician supervision requirements for certified registered nurse anesthetists due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.

Seattle Children's Hospital's Bellevue (Wash.) Clinic and Surgery Center opened an opioid-free surgery center that uses artificial intelligence-based technology, HIT Consultant reports.

Norwood, Ohio-based Seven Hills Anesthesia is supporting local hospitals and practices as they reopen for elective cases, according to the Cincinnati Business Courier.