Anesthesia

Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, R, asked the Arizona State Board of Dental Examiners to submit information on complaints about a dentist who allegedly obtained his anesthesia permit through false documents.

A study, published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, examined how strict operating room attire regulations impacted surgical site infection rates.

Little Rock-based University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences selected Jill M. Mhyre, MD, as the College of Medicine's anesthesia department chair.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health's decision to switch anesthesiology vendors could cause more than 150 of the previous anesthesia provider's employees to lose their jobs, The Charlotte Observer reports.

Middle, Tenn.-based Comprehensive Pain Management is in the midst of closing multiple locations throughout 12 states after its former CEO was indicted for Medicare fraud, the Tennessean reports.

Anesthesiologists occupy the No. 1 spot on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates list, with healthcare jobs occupying many other top spots. 

To explore whether there is an impending shortage of anesthesiologists, Anesthesia Business Consultants President and CEO Tony Mira reviewed new data and revealed the implications for anesthesia groups and practitioners.

Injectable opioid shortages are hitting hospitals in every department, including operating rooms, emergency departments, cancer clinics and outpatient surgery facilities, The Daily Universe reports. 

A Michigan anesthesiologist is charged with illegal distribution of prescription drugs and defrauding insurers, MLive reports.

Valerie McRae, MD, joined the American Health Council's board of physicians, Directors Talk reports.