Anesthesia

Vernon Brewer, MD, has joined Anesthesiology and Pain Management Associates in Searcy, Ariz., according to a report by The Beebe News.  

The American Osteopathic College of Anesthesiologists has elected Celia C. Maneri, DO, to the AOCA Board of Governors, according to a Midland Daily News report.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved a bill that will require a physician to supervise other medical professionals administering anesthesia during medical procedures, according to a Times Online report.

Washington University in St. Louis announced that the department of anesthesiology in its school of medicine has established a partnership with the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital and faculty of the University of Ghana Medical School.

Cedar Falls, Iowa-based Professional Management, a practice management solutions provider, announced the launch of Merit Practice Advisors — a physician-owned practice management solutions company that focuses on helping radiology, pathology and anesthesiology groups thrive financially.

Nashville, Tenn.-based PhyMed announced the election Eugene Fleming and Barry Straube, MD, to its board of directors.

Anesthesia Business consultants published a blog post on a recent OIG advisory opinion.

Sunrise, Fla.-based Sheridan Healthcare announced the acquisition of San Ramon, Calif.-based Medical Anesthesia Consultants Medical Group, perioperative care provider and independent anesthesia group.

The Office of Inspector General just released an advisory opinion which may further discourage relationships whereby non-anesthesia providers can profit from anesthesia relationships.

Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston announced that investigators at Massachusetts General and colleagues from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a computer-controlled anesthesia system that automates the process of monitoring the brain activity and adjusting drug infusion to maintain the…