Anesthesia

Pastor and pain clinic physician Samson Orusa, MD, allegedly devised and participated in a massive opioid distribution and healthcare fraud scheme stretching back to 2014, according to a 45-count federal indictment unsealed Dec. 13.

Time named an anesthesiologist and others involved in the Thai cave rescue to its list of Heroes of 2018.

The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America released guidance on how hospitals and healthcare providers can reduce infections related to anesthesiology procedures and equipment in the operating room, Medical Xpress reports.

MDmetrix CEO Warren Ratliff believes the company's anesthesiologist-created health data analytics tool is the future of medicine, GeekWire reports. 

The recent report by HHS, "Reforming America's Healthcare System through Choice and Competition," calls for removal of practice barriers and is a positive step for both patients and non-physician healthcare providers. The report sends an important message to policymakers, the…

The American Board of Anesthesiology awarded Justin Sirianni, MD, board certifications in pain management and anesthesiology.

Failure to use evaluation and management codes in certain situations can lead to lost revenue, according to Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira.

Six physicians were allegedly involved in a $500 million scheme to distribute medically unnecessary drugs, Fox 2 reports.

Association of American Physicians and Surgeons President Marilyn Singleton, MD, provided advice for Congress to help lower healthcare costs in the Journal of American Physicians and Surgeons' winter issue.

Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia named Adam Spiegel the company's new CEO and appointed Sean Richardson COO.