Anesthesia

Denver-based UCHealth's Greeley (Colo.) Emergency and Surgery Center reduced opioid use by participating in a state pilot program in 2017, the Reporter-Herald reports.

Issues facing anesthesia practices in 2018 included price transparency, operating room efficiency and informed consent, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.

Anesthesia Consultants of Savannah (Ga.) joined Norcross, Ga.-based anesthesia services provider Epix Healthcare Associates.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists applauded HHS's newly released recommendations for pain management protocols.

CRH Medical Corp. acquired Evansville, Ind.-based Anesthesia Care Associates, a gastroenterology anesthesia practice.

An HHS task force issued a draft report calling for individualized, patient-centered pain management protocols.

The Michigan Board of Osteopathic Medicine revoked the license of Traverse City, Mich.-based pain management physician Jonathan Gale Robertson, DO, after sexual assault allegations emerged against him, the Traverse City Record Eagle reports.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Physician Services Regional Medical Director and National Education Director Adam Blomberg, MD, spoke to Becker's ASC Review about the current anesthesiologist practice environment and offered leadership advice for young anesthesiologists. 

Nashville, Tenn.-based Envision Physician Services named H. Cory Weitzner, MD, its 2018 Anesthesiology Physician of the Year because of his leadership and commitment to patients.

The start of a new year is a time for reflection. It presents a marked occasion to look back at accomplishments—both personal and professional— and identify opportunities for improvement. Healthcare facilities resolving to pursue a path toward improvement should apply…