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Anesthesiologist, Emergency Physician and Radiologist Groups Strongly Support, HR 9572, New Legislation that Penalizes Insurers for Delayed Payments

The American College of Radiology® (ACR®), American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) and the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) strongly support legislation introduced recently that will fine health insurance companies that fail to...
13-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

CDPH Releases Official Guidance on Use of CRNAs in Anesthesia Care

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released new guidance for general acute care hospitals providing a “Reminder of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Requirements.” The All Facilities Letter (AFL) clarifies the credentialing...
13-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

American Society of Anesthesiologists Brings ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2024 to Philadelphia

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen may be a simple way to reduce the risk of postoperative delirium. Combining two common blood tests may help doctors identify pregnant women who are at higher risk for life-threatening...
15-Aug-2024 11:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

American Society of Anesthesiologists Receives 2024 ASAE Power of Associations Gold Award for Medical Student, Resident DEI Leadership Program

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) has been recognized with a Power of Associations Gold Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for its successful initiative, the Medical Student and Resident Diversity, Equity,...
15-Aug-2024 10:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Exposure to Wildfire Smoke May Affect Patients Undergoing Surgery

Nearly 100 wildfires are currently raging throughout the country, burning more than 2 million acres.
2-Aug-2024 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Insurers Set to Ignore Sicker, More Complex Patients Starting July 15

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) calls on Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas to reverse their profit-driven plans to cease payments for anesthesia care provided to sicker, more...
24-Jun-2024 9:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Anesthesia Workforce Shortage Poses Threat to Health Care

The U.S. health care system is currently facing a critical challenge: a shortage of anesthesia care providers in the face of growing need due to an aging population and the popularity of outpatient procedures. This disparity has serious...
17-Jun-2024 11:50 AM EDT Add to Favorites

American Society of Anesthesiologists Launches ‘SafeHaven’ to Deliver Resources to Combat Burnout, Promote Mental Health

The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) today announced the launch of its new wellness initiative SafeHaven, a program created by clinicians for clinicians, offering personalized assistance to help combat stress and burnout. ASA, in...
30-May-2024 6:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites


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Founded in 1905, the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) is an educational, research and scientific professional society with more than 57,000 members organized to advance the medical practice of anesthesiology and secure its future. ASA is committed to ensuring anesthesiologists evaluate and supervise the medical care of all patients before, during and after surgery. ASA members also lead the care of critically ill patients in intensive care units, as well as treat pain in both acute and chronic settings.

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