Anesthesia

Anesthesia services provider North American Partners in Anesthesia has launched a managed services line. 

Torrance, Calif.-based Turiya Anesthesia, a physician-owned anesthesia group, has partnered with Emanate Health Intercommunity Hospital in Covina, Calif.

Most patients do not need to pause their GLP-1 medications prior to elective surgery, according to updated guidance from several medical societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiologists, MedPage Today reported Oct. 30. 

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has tapped Oluwaseun Johnson-Akeju, MD, as chair of anesthesiology. 

Physicians and leaders often point to the continuous cuts to anesthesia reimbursements as a significant driving factor behind the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. 

Here are five updates on certified registered nurse anesthetists' workforce and leadership in the last month, as reported by Beckers:

Here are seven anesthesiologists Becker's has reported on since Oct. 1:

Lawmakers in Tennessee recently revived a bill that would allow certified anesthesiologist assistants to practice in the state in an effort to address the ongoing anesthesia provider shortage. 

Jeffrey Mueller, MD, has been elected first vice president of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the nation's largest anesthesiology organization. 

Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger will phase out the use of anesthetic gas desflurane, according to an Oct. 24 report from Fox 56.