Anesthesia

Las Vegas-based Anesthesiology Consultants has entered a partnership with Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.-based U.S. Anesthesia Partners.

In May 2016, the Department of Veterans Affairs proposed a rule that would allow all advanced practice registered nurses in the VA, including certified registered nurse anesthetists, to provide care to "the full extent of their education, training and certification."…

Irving, Texas-based NorthStar Anesthesia has entered into an agreement with the Private Diagnostic Clinic, the Durham, N.C.-based physician practice of Duke Health.

Zanesville, Ohio-based Genesis Healthcare System has added Gary Dequina, MD, to its medical staff, according to the Zanesville Times Recorder.

PhyMed Healthcare Group, a Nashville, Tenn.-based anesthesia and pain management service provider, has named Sam Nussbaum, MD, to its board.

Philadelphia-based Fox Chase Cancer Center has added Valerie Elizabeth Armstead, MD, as a professor in its department of anesthesiology.

The global market for anesthesia gas monitoring devices is expected to increase through 2020, according to a 360 Market Updates report.

In recent years, multimodal pain management has become a routine part of surgical care, as pain management specialists incorporate regional nerve blocks, oral medications and intraoperative methods to safely produce effective analgesia.

The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality has developed a communication program to help healthcare providers respond to adverse events, according to a recent industry and market news alert by Anesthesia Business Consultants CEO and President Tony Mira.

Orange, Calif.-based Allied Anesthesia has made a commitment to St. Joseph Hospital Behavioral Health Center of Excellence, also located in Orange, Calif.