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Anesthesia

Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear announced Friday that the state will exempt hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers from the federal requirement that certified nurse anesthetists must be supervised by a physician when administering anesthesia.

Editor's note: This article by Tony Mira, president and CEO of Anesthesia Business Consultants, an anesthesia & pain management billing and practice management services company, originally appeared in Anesthesia Business Consultants eAlerts, a free electronic newsletter. Sign-up to receive this…

In the midst of a shortage on anesthetic drugs, the American Society of Anesthesiologists is asking the Senate to include specific language in the shortage provisions of the FDA's Safety and Innovation Act.

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Gregory Randle, MD, has joined the anesthesiology staff of Red Bud (Ill.) Regional Hospital to provide specialized pain management options for physicians and patients. Dr. Randle currently serves as the CEO of Vigilant Anesthesia Care & Pain Management in Glen…

Here are 10 anesthesiologists who recently accepted new positions, including corporate, academic and hospital appointments.

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