Author: Claire Wallace

While President Donald Trump  postponed proposed 25% tariffs against both China and Mexico, they are officially set to begin next week, according to a Feb. 25 report from CNBC.

Florida legislatures are set to begin their 60-day session on March 4, in which they will consider several pieces of "scope of practice" related legislation. 

Oklahoma City-based University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has named Isabella Grumbach, MD, PhD, as chair of the department of internal medicine and clinical service chief at OU Health. 

Boston-based Mass General Brigham has partnered with ASC management company Regent Surgical. 

The American Society of Anesthesiologists has submitted a brief in support of HSS' attempt to dismiss a complaint issued by the American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology.

As the population in the U.S. continues to grow and age, so does the demand for healthcare providers. 

Missouri cardiologist Lenard Politte, MD, died on Feb. 20 at 90, according to a Feb. 23 report from the Columbia Missourian.

California Assemblyman Heath Flora has introduced two pieces of legislation that aim to clarify rules and regulations around CRNAs in the state, according to a Feb. 22 report from Fox 5.

Approximately 3% of overall healthcare carbon emissions come from inhaled agents used during anesthesia.  

Currently, 35,707 cardiologists practice in the U.S., with the majority specializing in general cardiology.