Anesthesia

The American Association of Nurse Anesthetists opposes Anthem's policy directing ophthalmologists to assume responsibility for anesthesia administration and patient monitoring during routine cataract surgeries.

A once-daily, 0.4 mg dose of semaglutide helped obese adults lose up to 13.8 percent of their body weight after a 52-week trial, according to research presented at the Endocrine Society's annual meeting, March 16 to March 20 in Chicago.

Belleville, Ill.-based Memorial Hospital bestowed the Matthew B. Eisele M.D. Physician Excellence Award on anesthesiologist Randy Freeman, MD.

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled in favor of a physician who was being sued for allegedly violating his noncompete clause, Lexology reports.

Nichole Taylor, MD, is preparing to walk 500 miles from France to Spain to raise money and awareness for multiple sclerosis, Fox 8 reports.

A Merritt Island (Fla.) Surgery Center nurse allegedly systematically stole fentanyl that was meant to be used as an anesthetic during surgery, Florida Today reports.

PEHub reports Parthenon Capital is weighing whether to sell its decade-old anesthesia revenue cycle management firm Abeo.

Here are seven anesthesiologists who made headlines in February 2018.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Atrium Health is preparing to end its 37-year partnership with Charlotte-based Southeast Anesthesiology Consultants, the Charlotte Observer reports.

Anesthesia groups can now use Casetabs to coordinate cases with surgery centers.