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Brain Health Initiative

WEBNew Education Initiative. Using a $100,000 CMSS grant, the ASA Committee on Geriatric Anesthesia, and the Perioperative Brain Health Subcommittee, developed a free virtual …

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Improving Perioperative Brain Health: Turning Knowledge Into …

WEBMost anesthesiologists are aware of the ASA Perioperative Brain Health initiative (PBHI) (asamonitor.pub/2UcqKDd) and its goals to increase awareness of …

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Health Care Executives Made for This Moment

WEBAnesthesiologists are identifying short- and long-term solutions to continue serving your communities and uphold high-quality care while generating revenue and effectively …

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American Society of Anesthesiologists Strongly Encourages all …

WEBAmid the new surge of COVID-19 cases across the U.S., the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA), and eight professional societies associated with the specialty, …

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Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Matter for Patient Safety

WEBSimilar to tools and technologies, the physical environment in health care must be designed to accommodate a diverse workforce. Characteristics such as height, girth, reach, …

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Community Outreach & Global Health American Society of

WEBSociety for Education in Anesthesia (SEA) Global Outreach. Date of Publication: Spring 2018. Date of last update: October 10, 2022. We're proud to …

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Statement on ASA Physical Status Classification System

WEBThe ASA Physical Status Classification System has been in use for over 60 years. The purpose of the system is to assess and communicate a patient’s pre …

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Resources From ASA Committees

WEBASA Member Exclusive - The following work products and resources have been made available by ASA committees. They have not been approved by ASA's …

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An Introduction to Hierarchical Condition Categories (HCC)

WEBWhen coding and submitting claims for a physician’s professional services in a Fee for Service (FFS) world, claims data is used to determine whether a service meets medical …

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Preparing for Surgery

WEBAsk your anesthesiologist for guidance; you may be told you can drink clear liquids and take your regular medications. Bring a friend. You won’t be allowed to drive after outpatient …

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Roadmap to Become an Anesthesiologist

WEBRoadmap to Become an Anesthesiologist. Anesthesiologists are detail-oriented, vigilant, hands-on, skillful with procedures, calm in stressful scenarios, and …

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Anesthesia as a Career

WEBThe role of the physician anesthesiologist extends beyond the operating room. He or she is responsible for the preoperative assessment of the patient, an …

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Anesthesia Risk Factors

WEBUnderstand how certain health factors, conditions, or habits such as age, smoking, obesity, and sleep apnea may increase the chance for complications. Certain health factors can …

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Surprise Medical Bills / Out-of-Network Payment

WEBOut-of-network billing, or “surprise medical bills” occur when a patient receives a bill for the difference between the out-of-network provider’s fee and the amount covered by the …

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Supervision of Nurse Anesthetists American Society of

WEBAdvocacy and ASAPAC. Advocacy Topics. Supervision of Nurse Anesthetists. Physician anesthesiologists are highly trained medical specialists. They evaluate, monitor, and …

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Anti-kickback Statute and Physician Self-Referral Laws (Stark Laws)

WEBThere can be confusion understanding the differences between the Anti-kickback Statute and the Physician Self-Referral Laws, or Stark laws. Although both are aimed at limiting …

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Change Healthcare Experiences System Outages After Cyberattack

WEBOn February 21, 2024, Change Healthcare, a technology company owned by United Health Group (UHG) that is used to transmit healthcare facilities’ claims and …

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ASA Urges Continued Congressional Scrutiny of United Health …

WEBYesterday, the American Society of Anesthesiologists urged the U.S. Senate Finance Committee to hold United Health Group (UHG) and Change Healthcare (CHC) …

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