Anesthesia

CEP America is partnering with Providence Hospital in Washington, D.C., a part of St. Louis-based Ascension.

Anesthesiologist Brian Barki, MD, has joined Africa Mercy, a hospital on a ship that provides free medical care to those in need in Africa, according to The Oklahoman.

Erik Franck, MD, a former anesthesiologist with Oakland, Calif.-based Kaiser Permanente, has filed a $9 million lawsuit against the health system, according to an Oregon Live report.

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine named Andrew Friedrich, MD, chair of the department of anesthesiology.

Patient falls in the months leading up to a surgery are common across all age groups, according to a study in Anesthesiology.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists is hosting a Twitter chat on preparing children for surgery.

CRH Medical appointed Jay Kreger to the newly created role of president of CRH Anesthesia Management.

Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, Maine, added Christopher Renaud, DO, to its medical staff, according to a Daily Bulldog report.

U.S. Anesthesia Partners has partnered with East Texas Anesthesiology Associates in Tyler.

On average, anesthesiologists earn $275,742 in the United States, according to Payscale.com.