Anesthesia

The American Society of Anesthesiologists granted California State Sen. Richard Pan, MD, the 2016 Excellence in Government award.

The International Association of HealthCare Professionals welcomed anesthesiologist John J. Braswell, MD.

Anesthesiologists have the best-paying job in the United States, according to Forbes.

Mednax acquired Minneapolis-based Northwest Anesthesia.

The Illinois Society of Anesthesiologists named W. Stephen Minore, MD, winner of its Distinguished Service Award for 2016, according to a Rockford Registrar Star report.

Tampa-based Florida Pain Relief Group added Mauricio Orbegozo, MD, to its physician team.

CRH Medical acquired a 51 percent stake in Austin (Texas) Gastroenterology Anesthesia Associates.

The American Society of Anesthesiologists named Jane C.K. Fitch, MD, winner of the 2016 Bertram W. Coffer, M.D. Excellence in Government award.

Faculty from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in Washington, D.C., will lead the international pediatric anesthesiology training for Operation Smile.

St. Mary's Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colo., named Brian Davidson, MD, MBA, president, according to a report by The Business Times.