A statewide group representing anesthesiologists is sounding the alarm over MercyOne's move earlier this year to part with its former long-time partner for anesthesia care, worried it will hurt patient care in risky medical situations.

MercyOne on May 31 transitioned to Vituity , a for-profit multi-specialty physician group based in California, to provide anesthesia care at MercyOne's central Iowa locations, including its downtown Des Moines hospital and West Des Moines medical center.

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