Registration is now open for the 2021 Virtual Federal Legislative Conference taking place Sunday, May 16 starting at 2:00pm CT. REGISTER NOW You are encouraged to join for a unique opportunity to learn from physician and staff panelists about federal issues impacting the specialty, including Medicare reform and VA anesthesia care. ASA members will be provided with the health policy foundation […]
Meet us in San Diego for ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021
Meet us in San Diego for ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2021 Mark your calendar and plan to meet us in sunny San Diego October 8-12 for world-class education, the latest research and innovations, and the chance to recharge with your colleagues. This year’s theme, Managing Change, Leading Innovation is all about your unique position as a natural leader as we […]
Thank You – MSA 2020 Meeting
Thank you! to all who attended the 2020 MSA Annual Meeting and COVID-19 Town Hall! MSA members met virtually to discuss how COVID-19 has affected anesthesia practice and public policy. MSA’s Legislator of the Year, Maryland State Senator Clarence Lam, MD, MPH, joined our panel and shared his unique perspective on what the healthcare policy […]
Governor Hogan Announces Resumption of Elective and Non-Urgent Procedures and Appointments Beginning May 7th at 7:00 am
Governor Hogan Announces Resumption of Elective and Non-Urgent Procedures and Appointments Beginning May 7th at 7:00 am The Governor announced this afternoon that elective and non-urgent procedures and appointments may resume effective tomorrow at 7:00am. Secretary of Health Robert Neall issued the attached order with some additional guidance and steps to be taken with resumption […]
Joint Statement: Roadmap for Resuming Elective Surgery after COVID-19 Pandemic
This morning the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), in conjunction with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), American Hospital Association (AHA) and Association of periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN), released a joint statement on safely resuming elective surgery after the COVID-19 pandemic. Please see attached for the statement and related press release. It is also available […]