American Society of Anesthesiologists
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Official page of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Anesthesiologists are medical doctors made for the critical moments in health care.
Don't miss the Summer Sizzler Sale! Take 10% off top ASA CME, including ACE, SEE, SimSTAT, PeRLS, and fresh quality and patient safety titles. Shop today to save: ow.ly/KmKL50ZnsC1 #AnesthesiaCME #Anesthesiology
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam previews the exciting program on tap for #ANES26, including a keynote on "Humor and Humanity in Medicine" from social media star Dr. Glaucomflecken! Members, lock in your early-bird registration rate via this week's MMO: community.asahq.org/mmo/7-27-26
AQI’s National Anesthesia Clinical Outcomes Registry (NACOR) is making quality measurement more seamless, actionable, and valuable than ever before. Hear more from ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam and visit: www.asahq.org/aqi/registri... #anesthesiology
Take the plunge at ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026, and pitch your specialty-revolutionizing idea to a packed audience and expert investors. Apply by August 1 to participate in the Swimming with Sharks Innovation Challenge: ow.ly/Q5A050ZqKr9 #ANES26
The AQI course "From Claims to Clarity" uses real AQI Closed Claims cases to show how small communication lapses can have serious consequences. And it shows how to prevent those lapses. Buy now and turn claims insights into safer practice: ow.ly/gr8T50ZoErR
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam applauds the massive new Medicare physician payment reform bill introduced by leaders of both the Congressional GOP and Democratic Doctors Caucuses. Learn more about the Patients First Act of 2026 and its potential impact: community.asahq.org/mmo/7-20-26
Today's Diagnostic POCUS Certificate Program is all about you. Choose what you want to learn and when, and work with your own mentor to analyze images or connect with ASA faculty. Take a quick quiz to see what’s best for you: ow.ly/r7OT50ZnRYc #DiagnosticPOCUS
Share your perspective on topics like #PatientSafety, innovation, economics, and more to help drive #anesthesiology business forward at #ADVANCE27! Hear what presenters from this January have to say and submit by August 11: www.asahq.org/advance/educ...
Monitored #sedation is used to keep patients pain-free during minor procedures when local anesthesia isn’t enough, but general anesthesia isn’t needed. Learn more about this type of #anesthesia: ow.ly/72WH50Znnaq
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam updates members on a bipartisan congressional effort to uphold safe, physician-led #anesthesia care in the VA. More than 100 members of Congress signed the formal letter—an unprecedented level of the support. Learn more: community.asahq.org/mmo/7-13-26 #SafeVACare
ASA's Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics (CAPE) offers resources to help anesthesiologists prepare for value-based compensation models with facilities. Explore benefits of aligned relationships plus sample dashboards and models in action: ow.ly/1al550ZlO2i
Join our Residents in a Room for a detailed and informative discussion with financial planner Hugh Baker of Wrenne Financial. Learn to avoid common financial mistakes, plan for the unpredictable, and incorporate values into a financial plan. 🎧 Listen now: www.asahq.org/podcasts/res...
Anesthesiology residents: Can you spot 👀 the symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)? ASA member Dr. John Scott breaks down the diagnosis and treatment of a rare condition you may not have learned about in medical school. #BeyondTheWhiteCoat #anesthesiologist #anesthesiology
🎉 Happy New (Academic) Year! ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam invites residents, fellows, and new grads to check out all the resources on offer to support our members' early-career goals. Learn more in this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/7-6-26 #anesthesiologist
📍 It’s your ANESTHESIOLOGY 2026. Go deep into your subspecialty or map out a more general agenda—you’ll find extensive sessions to choose from. 💲 Early bird savings are available now. See the full #ANES26 program and browse sessions by track: ow.ly/3EKC50ZiPrK
Trademark applications filed by AANA to register marks incorporating the term “Nurse Anesthesiologist” have been withdrawn following opposition proceedings brought by ASA before the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board. Hear from Dr. Patrick Giam and read more: www.asahq.org/about-asa/ne...
Select anesthesiologists and pain medicine physicians will be included in the low back pain cohort of CMS’ Ambulatory Surgical Model, taking effect January 2027. Learn more in the Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics' (CAPE) latest analysis: ow.ly/1Tgx50ZhJ4w
Time is running out! ASA’s annual Conversion Factor Survey closes on July 1. Participate now to support #anesthesiology and know where your practice stands: ow.ly/VpJo50ZhipM #anesthesiology #anesthesia #anesthesiologist
ICYMI: Nominations for both the Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Economics and the Center for Anesthesia Workforce Studies are open through July 1. Learn more about these centers and how to get involved: ow.ly/MxKz50ZfXgt #anesthesiology
#PatientSafety is a group effort, with #anesthesiologists leading a multidisciplinary team. ASA member Dr. Elizabeth Malinzak loves working with a variety of specialists throughout the hospital, from nurses to technicians to pharmacists. Listen as she explains how it all comes together.
PULSE CHECK: ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam encourages members to help us celebrate the specialty by sharing your personal and professional stories. Learn more and lend your perspective via this week's Monday Morning Outreach: community.asahq.org/mmo/6-22-26 #anesthesiologist
ASA joins the nation in commemorating Juneteenth, which marks the end of slavery in the U.S. We reaffirm our commitment to addressing healthcare inequities and providing safe patient care for all. #Juneteenth
#Ketamine is a potent anesthetic that should only be administered under direct supervision of a qualified physician. ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam updates members on ASA's efforts to oppose a Texas rule that would allow office-based ketamine without essential safeguards for #PatientSafety.
Our #ADVANCE27 Friday keynote is bestselling author Wendell Potter! Learn about the forces reshaping American medicine and how to influence the future of care in this era of unprecedented change. Hear more from Dr. Antonio Hernandez Conte and stay updated: amersanest.realmagnet.land/adv27-notify...
Protect your life and your practice with ASA’s members-only insurance program. Coverage options include medical malpractice, health, life, disability, dental, vision, travel, and even pets. Discover what ASA Insurance can do for you: asainsurance.com #anesthesiology
Knowing how health insurance companies pay for anesthesia care can help you avoid unexpected costs. Be prepared to ask the right questions before your procedure with our helpful Insurance Coverage for Anesthesia guide: ow.ly/b3QR50Zblfj
ASA’s annual Conversion Factor Survey is live! Participating supports our specialty by enabling practices like yours to benchmark against national #anesthesia trends. Take the survey by July 1: ow.ly/Y97a50Zb5v9
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam congratulates recipients of the Foundation for Anesthesia Education and Research's Spring 2026 Grant Cycle. The seven physician-investigators were awarded a total of $1.68 million in research grant funding. Members, read more in MMO: community.asahq.org/mmo/6-15-26
ASA President Dr. Patrick Giam highlights another advocacy win at the state level! Hear how #anesthesiologists at the University of Connecticut worked together to stop use of misleading titles for nurse anesthetists that risked creating confusion for patients about training and credentials.
Join us at 4 p.m. CT on Monday, June 15, for a valuable hour with obstetric anesthesia billing and coding experts. Learn to properly document anesthesia time, correctly apply primary and add-on codes, and ensure you’re ready for upcoming changes. Register: ow.ly/sjSn50ZaB94