If you are planning to attend Anesthesiology 2024 in Philadelphia, make plans to join the MSA for Happy Hour on Saturday, October 19th from 4:00pm-5:30pm. We will be at the elegant Red Owl Tavern located in the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Philadelphia just across from the Liberty Bell. What better way to network and mingle with your Maryland colleagues than in the heart of Philadelphia's Historic Old City. Red Owl Tavern: A Rustic Restaurant in Old City Philadelphia 433 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 RSVP to mdsahq@gmail.com to join in the fun!!

Thank you everyone who came out on Sunday the 22nd for the 2024 MSA Member Appreciation  and Annual Meeting.   It was great to see new and familiar faces engaging with each other and our fantastic Speaker, Ajay Gupta.  His presentation on the future of Artificial Intelligence in medicine and anesthesia was eye opening and thought provoking. We look forward to seeing everyone again soon at a future event!

NEW Speakers Announced:  Curious about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and what that means for you, your practice and your patients?? We will be joined by a leader in this burgeoning field -  Ajay K Gupta, Co-founder & CEO of HSR.health HSR.health's "GeoMD Platform uses GeoAI to draw real-time conclusions from millions of data points.  GeoAI is the utilization of machine learning to extract insights from geospatial data." Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mingle, learn, and savor delicious treats. See you there! Register HERE Today 

Date: Sunday, September 22, 2024 Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: The Merriweather Lakehouse Hotel, 10209 Wincopin Circle, Columbia, MD 21044 Register HERE Today  Celebrate with Brunch: A Networking Event! Join us for a delightful brunch as we celebrate you and your profession. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out, this event is the perfect opportunity to connect, network, and enjoy great food. Speakers to be announced: Stay tuned for exciting announcements about our lineup of speakers. From industry experts to thought leaders, they’ll share insights, inspiration, and practical tips to enhance your professional journey. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to mingle, learn, and savor delicious treats. See you there! More Info Contact: mdsahq@gmail.com

The MSA Delegation had a successful round of meetings advocating for safe patient care with our  Maryland Congressional Representatives on Wednesday, May 15th as part of the 2024 ASA Legislative Conference.

The Maryland Department of Health has put together the following site providing information about Maryland's response, guidance and resources in light of this Cybersecurity incident. Change Healthcare Cyberattack Impacting Health Care Providers Find information and resources for providers affected by their system outage Visit our Change Healthcare Cybersecurity Incident Updates webpage now.

We're very pleased to bring you this new and improved website, complete with MSA member directory, links to state advocacy efforts, and information on upcoming events. Tell us what you think!