Elizabeth Pahk Cressman, MD, PhD, a retired anesthesiologist, has donated $8 million to the Norton Healthcare Foundation in Louisville, Ky., according to a news release from Norton Healthcare.
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Anesthesiologist Stephen Hirshorn, MD, of University Community Hospital-Carrollwood in Tampa, Fla., has received the Friend of Nursing Award from the hospital, according to a report by Nurse.com.
Susan Kizirian, chief operating officer for ASCOA, describes three steps ASCs can take to involve their anesthesiologists in reducing costs.
A California physician discusses the impact of inhaled anesthesia on global warming in the July issue of Anesthesia & Analgesia, according to news release by the International Anesthesia Research Society.
Developing a manipulation under anesthesia program at your ASC may provide you with a new revenue source. MUA is a non-invasive pain management technique performed by chiropractors, osteopathic physicians and medical doctors. The procedure involves stretching and deep massage of…
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Anesthesiologist Adam Owen, MD, has joined Mercy Hospital in Roseburg, Ore., according to The Portland Press Herald, and Ben Swoboda, MD, has joined Capital Medical Anesthesia in Helena, Mont. according to the Independent Record.
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…
Daniele Mariconi, recruitment team leader at Somnia Anesthesia Services, explains how the company recruits anesthesiologists and nurse to service healthcare facilities, including hospitals, ASCs and physicians offices. The company currently has about 200 anesthesiology clinicians working with clients in 15…
Syed Ishaq, vice president for business development at Somnia Anesthesia Services in New Rochelle, N.Y., offers five observations on anesthesia in ASCs.
The American Society of Anesthesiologists has developed information regarding how to identify individuals who are Robo tripping, the abuse of over-the-counter cough and cold medications, and what can be done to prevent overdose and health complications.